Global Citizenship and Cross-Cultural Engagement with Chinese Society

 
Global citizenship, Cross-Cultural
Communication and Engagement
with Chinese Society: A NAA Module
introduction
 
Dr Bin Wu
School of Contemporary Chinese
Studies
Bin.Wu@nottingham.ac.uk
 
Content
 
Myself: experience, motivation, understanding
Module: objectives, structure & outcomes
Delivery: resources, requests & opportunities
Special addresses by contributors
Group Discussion, Q & A
 
Motivations
 
Chinese seafarer experience: inequality and
division in the global labour market
Chinese migrant workers in the EU: social
isolation, vulnerability, no integration
Can Chinese students do something for them?
Understanding, skills and organisation
Scope of issues:
Globalisation and China’s rise
Migration and integration
Identity and social justice
Communication and volunteering action
 
Rationale (1): global challenges
 
Globalisation & interdependency in 21
st
 century
Inequality, poverty and social justice
Cultural exchange, conflict and respective
International crimes, terrorism and security
Global warming, environment and sustainability
What does it mean for you?
Global thinking and solution
Development of global citizens
Global version, knowledge, attitude and skills
 
Rationale (2): China’s rise
 
Leading global economy in the new century
Unbalance in economic, social and political aspects
Cultural potential, pluralism and integration
International responsibility and leadership
Influence on world environment and sustainability
What does it mean for you?
Accommodating China’s rise
Understanding the complexity
Opening in all aspects: communication
 
Rationale (3): ‘Nottingham model’?
 
Education for global citizenship world-wide
Leading position of UoN in internationalisation
Successful experience of overseas campuses
Leading centre in Chinese studies in Europe
What does it mean for you?
Unique opportunity for career development
Rich resources to be developed and used
Linking learning, research with practice
 
Module (1): nature & features
 
Global citizenship, Cross-cultural communication and engagement with
Chinese society.
Combination of knowledge learning, value adjustment, skill
development and volunteering actions;
One year: seminars in Autumn, project delivery in Spring,
dissemination in Summer
Academia and practitioner cooperation in both lectures and
facilitating student projects
Cross-cultural communication between Chinese and non-Chinese
people.
Stakeholders’ participation at various levels: locally, nationally and
internationally;
Opportunity for students to design and develop their own careers.
 
Module (2): Approaches
 
1.
Mutual communication, respective and cooperation
between Chinese and non-Chinese students
2.
Opening Chinese society to maximise benefits to both
China and international communities
3.
Participation and engagement with all stakeholders at
various levels
4.
Equality and empowerment of migrant workers, the
most vulnerable group in China and world-wide
5.
Student-orientation and teamwork: Self-education,
organisation and management
6.
Creativity, gradualism and sustainability
 
Module (3): Objectives
 
1.
Understand concept and debate of citizenship in
the context of globalisation and China’s rise
2.
Develop knowlesge, awareness, skills, confident
and leadership to work with Chinese society
3.
Creat a platform for learning and cooperating
with relevent stakeholders
4.
Provide oppportunities for students to design
and manage their projects, and career
development
5.
Capacity building for the student engagement
with China and beyond for a sustainable future
 
Module (4): Structure
 
Module (5): Outcomes/benefits
 
1.
Relation between national & global citizenship
2.
Knowledge in community development
3.
Critical thinking on China’s rise phenomenon
4.
Appreciation for multicultural & diversity
5.
Equality and empowerment of vulnerable people
6.
Communication skill and confidence
7.
Entrepreneurship and leadership
8.
Working experience in Chinese community
9.
Employability related to China’s labour market
10.
Capacity building for the global campaign
 
Resources (1): institutional
 
Internal: academic and administrative
Community partnerships
Student Service Centre
 
External: Locally and nationally
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham Chinese Community Association
Chinese Business Association
 
International:
International Companion for Migrant Children
Tianjin University of Finance and Economics
 
Resources (2): experts
 
Prof. Andreas Bieler, School of Political Sciences
Mr. Vincent Bryce, Consultant to Nottingham City Council
Mr. David Burns, Director of Professional Development
Mr. Robin Dollery, Head of Students Services Centre
Mr. Jason Feehily, East Midlands-China Business Bureau
Mr. Don Flynn, Director of Migrant Right Network
Ms. Kanchana Minson, Voluntary Action Broxtowe
Dr. Andreas Fulda, School of Chinese Studies
Dr Judy Muthuri, School of Business
Prof. Bernadette Robinson, School of Education
Dr. Tyler Rooker, School of Chinese Studies
 
Resources (3): Other support
 
Annual Fund: Volunteering student training
(£25k)
EU Funding: EU-China Civil Society Dialogue
RDF Fund: Empowerment of Chinese migrant
workers
IFCCS annual event: ECRAN forum and roundtable
SCCS Brown-Bag Lunch Seminar weekly
Nowe Community International (NCI)
 
Student project: design & Delivery
 
Workshop 1 (9/11/11): open space methodology for students to
express, vote and select ideas
Student self-organisation to develop project proposal and
stakeholders stanby
Field visits will be arranged for students to communicate with local
stakeholders
Proposal assessed and approved based upon poster/presentation
by students in Workshop 2
Project delivered in Spring 2012 guided by the ethnic procedure and
NAA module instruction
Project and individual reports prepared and submitted by the end
of April 2012
Workshop 3 for group presentation/discussion, assessed by a panel
of experts
 
Opportunities for students
 
1)Ownership of this module by recognising details of projects and
contribution
2)Module website to be created and linked with SCCS NAA websites
3)Leadership/managerial opportunities for participants in different
stages of student projects
4)Volunteering research, public relation and support opportunities
for this Module
5)Access and application to any internal and external opportunities
for funding and awards
6)Endorsement and recommendation for Internship opportunities
7)Bursary opportunities and funding management for students to
deliver approved projects
8)New organisations for global citizenship, cross-cultural
communication and engagement with Chinese
 
Addresses by Contributors
 
Mr. Robin Dollery, Head of student services
 
Ms. Vicky Mann, NAA Programme manager
 
Professor Bernadette Robinson
 
Group Discussion
 
Why are you interested in this Module?
Can this Module help to achieve your goal?
What questions do you want to ask to clarify?
What suggestions do you want to offer?
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Explore the complexities of global citizenship, cross-cultural communication, and engagement with Chinese society through the perspectives of Dr. Bin Wu. Delve into the motivations behind Chinese seafarers' experiences, migrant workers in the EU, and the challenges posed by globalization and China's rise. Uncover the rationale behind addressing global challenges, China's economic growth, and the unique opportunities for career development at the University of Nottingham.


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  1. Global citizenship, Cross-Cultural Communication and Engagement with Chinese Society: A NAA Module introduction Dr Bin Wu School of Contemporary Chinese Studies Bin.Wu@nottingham.ac.uk

  2. Content Myself: experience, motivation, understanding Module: objectives, structure & outcomes Delivery: resources, requests & opportunities Special addresses by contributors Group Discussion, Q & A

  3. Motivations Chinese seafarer experience: inequality and division in the global labour market Chinese migrant workers in the EU: social isolation, vulnerability, no integration Can Chinese students do something for them? Understanding, skills and organisation Scope of issues: Globalisation and China s rise Migration and integration Identity and social justice Communication and volunteering action

  4. Rationale (1): global challenges Globalisation & interdependency in 21stcentury Inequality, poverty and social justice Cultural exchange, conflict and respective International crimes, terrorism and security Global warming, environment and sustainability What does it mean for you? Global thinking and solution Development of global citizens Global version, knowledge, attitude and skills

  5. Rationale (2): Chinas rise Leading global economy in the new century Unbalance in economic, social and political aspects Cultural potential, pluralism and integration International responsibility and leadership Influence on world environment and sustainability What does it mean for you? Accommodating China s rise Understanding the complexity Opening in all aspects: communication

  6. Rationale (3): Nottingham model? Education for global citizenship world-wide Leading position of UoN in internationalisation Successful experience of overseas campuses Leading centre in Chinese studies in Europe What does it mean for you? Unique opportunity for career development Rich resources to be developed and used Linking learning, research with practice

  7. Module (1): nature & features Global citizenship, Cross-cultural communication and engagement with Chinese society. Combination of knowledge learning, value adjustment, skill development and volunteering actions; One year: seminars in Autumn, project delivery in Spring, dissemination in Summer Academia and practitioner cooperation in both lectures and facilitating student projects Cross-cultural communication between Chinese and non-Chinese people. Stakeholders participation at various levels: locally, nationally and internationally; Opportunity for students to design and develop their own careers.

  8. Module (2): Approaches 1. Mutual communication, respective and cooperation between Chinese and non-Chinese students 2. Opening Chinese society to maximise benefits to both China and international communities 3. Participation and engagement with all stakeholders at various levels 4. Equality and empowerment of migrant workers, the most vulnerable group in China and world-wide 5. Student-orientation and teamwork: Self-education, organisation and management 6. Creativity, gradualism and sustainability

  9. Module (3): Objectives 1. Understand concept and debate of citizenship in the context of globalisation and China s rise 2. Develop knowlesge, awareness, skills, confident and leadership to work with Chinese society 3. Creat a platform for learning and cooperating with relevent stakeholders 4. Provide oppportunities for students to design and manage their projects, and career development 5. Capacity building for the student engagement with China and beyond for a sustainable future

  10. Module (4): Structure

  11. Module (5): Outcomes/benefits 1. Relation between national & global citizenship 2. Knowledge in community development 3. Critical thinking on China s rise phenomenon 4. Appreciation for multicultural & diversity 5. Equality and empowerment of vulnerable people 6. Communication skill and confidence 7. Entrepreneurship and leadership 8. Working experience in Chinese community 9. Employability related to China s labour market 10. Capacity building for the global campaign

  12. Resources (1): institutional Internal: academic and administrative Community partnerships Student Service Centre External: Locally and nationally Nottingham City Council Nottingham Chinese Community Association Chinese Business Association International: International Companion for Migrant Children Tianjin University of Finance and Economics

  13. Resources (2): experts Prof. Andreas Bieler, School of Political Sciences Mr. Vincent Bryce, Consultant to Nottingham City Council Mr. David Burns, Director of Professional Development Mr. Robin Dollery, Head of Students Services Centre Mr. Jason Feehily, East Midlands-China Business Bureau Mr. Don Flynn, Director of Migrant Right Network Ms. Kanchana Minson, Voluntary Action Broxtowe Dr. Andreas Fulda, School of Chinese Studies Dr Judy Muthuri, School of Business Prof. Bernadette Robinson, School of Education Dr. Tyler Rooker, School of Chinese Studies

  14. Resources (3): Other support Annual Fund: Volunteering student training ( 25k) EU Funding: EU-China Civil Society Dialogue RDF Fund: Empowerment of Chinese migrant workers IFCCS annual event: ECRAN forum and roundtable SCCS Brown-Bag Lunch Seminar weekly Nowe Community International (NCI)

  15. Student project: design & Delivery Workshop 1 (9/11/11): open space methodology for students to express, vote and select ideas Student self-organisation to develop project proposal and stakeholders stanby Field visits will be arranged for students to communicate with local stakeholders Proposal assessed and approved based upon poster/presentation by students in Workshop 2 Project delivered in Spring 2012 guided by the ethnic procedure and NAA module instruction Project and individual reports prepared and submitted by the end of April 2012 Workshop 3 for group presentation/discussion, assessed by a panel of experts

  16. Opportunities for students 1)Ownership of this module by recognising details of projects and contribution 2)Module website to be created and linked with SCCS NAA websites 3)Leadership/managerial opportunities for participants in different stages of student projects 4)Volunteering research, public relation and support opportunities for this Module 5)Access and application to any internal and external opportunities for funding and awards 6)Endorsement and recommendation for Internship opportunities 7)Bursary opportunities and funding management for students to deliver approved projects 8)New organisations for global citizenship, cross-cultural communication and engagement with Chinese

  17. Addresses by Contributors Mr. Robin Dollery, Head of student services Ms. Vicky Mann, NAA Programme manager Professor Bernadette Robinson

  18. Group Discussion Why are you interested in this Module? Can this Module help to achieve your goal? What questions do you want to ask to clarify? What suggestions do you want to offer?

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