Understanding Global Citizenship and Cross-Cultural Engagement with Chinese Society
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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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 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
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
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 (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?
