The production-oriented approach （POA） has been developed over a decade. It is driven by the need to improve English classroom instruction for university students in China （Wen, 2016）. It is also motivated by the ...The production-oriented approach （POA） has been developed over a decade. It is driven by the need to improve English classroom instruction for university students in China （Wen, 2016）. It is also motivated by the aspiration to enhance the quality of foreign language education in other similar pedagogical contexts outside China. A volume of research has been done by Wen Qiufang and her research team, to formulate the theory of POA and to test its effectiveness in classroom pedagogy （e.g. Wen, 2016, 2015; Yang, 2015; Zhang, 2015）. At the moment, the POA is still at an early stage of theory building and almost all empirical research is done in the Chinese context. In order to improve the quality of this theory and to make it intelligible to the international academic community, a one-day symposium was held in Beijing Foreign Studies University on May 15, 2017. The symposium was entitled ＇The first international forum on innovative foreign language education in China： Appraisal of the POA＇. In the forum, leading experts in applied linguistics were invited to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the POA and the directions for its future development. The symposium was the first attempt for the POA research team to discuss its latest work with international scholars. This Viewpoint section collects the responses of four experts who participated in the symposium, listed in alphabetical order. The collection of articles covers three topics related to the POA： its pedagogical application, its use for teacher training, and its research. Alister Cumming is Professor Emeritus and the former Head of the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies, University of Toronto, Canada. His article focuses primarily on POA research as an exemplary case of design-based research. Rod Ellis is Research Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University, Australia. He discusses POA in terms of pedagogy, teacher training and research, with both critiques and constructive suggestions. Paul Kei M展开更多
Introduction The period from 2016 to 2020 is a decisive stage for China in the building of a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way as well as a major stage for realizing the orderly,steady and sustainable ...Introduction The period from 2016 to 2020 is a decisive stage for China in the building of a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way as well as a major stage for realizing the orderly,steady and sustainable development of human rights in China.展开更多
In line with the overall Objectives set out in the"Outline Scheme for the Academic Divisions of theChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) during theNinth Five-year Plan (1996-2000)," CAS has donea good job of the...In line with the overall Objectives set out in the"Outline Scheme for the Academic Divisions of theChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) during theNinth Five-year Plan (1996-2000)," CAS has donea good job of the supplementary election of CASmembers and the development of the virtues ofscience and fine style of research. In addihon, con-sultation and appraisal, academic exchanges, andthe popularization of science have progressivelybeen focuses of the academic divisions, and manyaccomplishments have been achieved in these areas.展开更多
Wehave the very reason to believe, one month later, afterthe last piece of British Union Jack flag has no choicebut to be lowered down at the twilight, with the risingbright Five5tar Red Flag, will come the first beam...Wehave the very reason to believe, one month later, afterthe last piece of British Union Jack flag has no choicebut to be lowered down at the twilight, with the risingbright Five5tar Red Flag, will come the first beam of sun light,marking the beginning of a new epoch in Hong Kong.With only one month to go, the return of Hong Kong hasalready become the hottest topic. Everyone has been quite acquaintedwith the situation, has got something to speak about, and展开更多
DATING A CHINESE GIRL?WANT TO WOO YOUR CHINESE BOSS?ASK AYI,SHE’S GOT CURES FOR ALL YOUR CROSS-CULTURAL WOES.Dear Ayi,When I complained to my Chinese girlfriend that I work over-time everyday,she said,'Maybe you...DATING A CHINESE GIRL?WANT TO WOO YOUR CHINESE BOSS?ASK AYI,SHE’S GOT CURES FOR ALL YOUR CROSS-CULTURAL WOES.Dear Ayi,When I complained to my Chinese girlfriend that I work over-time everyday,she said,'Maybe you’re not working hard enough.'I was expecting,展开更多
Extraordinary success can make you rich and powerful.It can also leave you incurious,blinkered,invulnerable,deeply unhappy and ironically—mediocre.In my work,as an executive coach crisis-counselor,I have found that t...Extraordinary success can make you rich and powerful.It can also leave you incurious,blinkered,invulnerable,deeply unhappy and ironically—mediocre.In my work,as an executive coach crisis-counselor,I have found that the ruthless pursuit of over-achievement towards success,power,and money is playing a major role in the erosion of people’s happiness.That premise is supported by clear evidence of unhappiness and dissatisfaction seen across the board in western culture,limiting the phenomenon not only to those who are extremely successful,but to anyone buying into“hustle culture1”and developing extreme anxiety by scrolling through the lives of others on Instagram.In a society that still values over-achievement in the form of hard work above all2,this paper aims at a central tenet of western societies that over-achieving paves the road to success and riches,which lead to happiness.This talk will illustrate through proprietary and up to date global research show the opposite that over-achieving tendencies in any department of life can limit happiness profoundly.展开更多
Yes, with flamboyant phoenix flying on luxu- rious silk, Chinese ink splashed consciously on pieces of satin; and feathers, beads, bows, buttons, ribbons and lace floating and dancing on the sea of colors. People were...Yes, with flamboyant phoenix flying on luxu- rious silk, Chinese ink splashed consciously on pieces of satin; and feathers, beads, bows, buttons, ribbons and lace floating and dancing on the sea of colors. People were wowed by how well the China International Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 painted the many beauties of China on the T-stage.展开更多
Lu Yun rejoices that she did not hesitate to take the job as a community patrol a year ago. "Had I refused to take up the job, there would have been no opportunity at all to find a job now," she said. In 200...Lu Yun rejoices that she did not hesitate to take the job as a community patrol a year ago. "Had I refused to take up the job, there would have been no opportunity at all to find a job now," she said. In 2001, the Dalian city government bought a number of jobs of public welfare in nature, including patrols in communities. However, many people were reluctant to take them at the time, leaving several hundred vacancies. Lu Yun, 48, was laid off by the Dalian Department Store four years ago. She applied and was given the job. Although the monthly salary is only 400 yuan, she took to like it. "I can enjoy old-age insurance and medical insurance,"展开更多
文摘The production-oriented approach （POA） has been developed over a decade. It is driven by the need to improve English classroom instruction for university students in China （Wen, 2016）. It is also motivated by the aspiration to enhance the quality of foreign language education in other similar pedagogical contexts outside China. A volume of research has been done by Wen Qiufang and her research team, to formulate the theory of POA and to test its effectiveness in classroom pedagogy （e.g. Wen, 2016, 2015; Yang, 2015; Zhang, 2015）. At the moment, the POA is still at an early stage of theory building and almost all empirical research is done in the Chinese context. In order to improve the quality of this theory and to make it intelligible to the international academic community, a one-day symposium was held in Beijing Foreign Studies University on May 15, 2017. The symposium was entitled ＇The first international forum on innovative foreign language education in China： Appraisal of the POA＇. In the forum, leading experts in applied linguistics were invited to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the POA and the directions for its future development. The symposium was the first attempt for the POA research team to discuss its latest work with international scholars. This Viewpoint section collects the responses of four experts who participated in the symposium, listed in alphabetical order. The collection of articles covers three topics related to the POA： its pedagogical application, its use for teacher training, and its research. Alister Cumming is Professor Emeritus and the former Head of the Centre for Educational Research on Languages and Literacies, University of Toronto, Canada. His article focuses primarily on POA research as an exemplary case of design-based research. Rod Ellis is Research Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University, Australia. He discusses POA in terms of pedagogy, teacher training and research, with both critiques and constructive suggestions. Paul Kei M
文摘Introduction The period from 2016 to 2020 is a decisive stage for China in the building of a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way as well as a major stage for realizing the orderly,steady and sustainable development of human rights in China.
文摘In line with the overall Objectives set out in the"Outline Scheme for the Academic Divisions of theChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) during theNinth Five-year Plan (1996-2000)," CAS has donea good job of the supplementary election of CASmembers and the development of the virtues ofscience and fine style of research. In addihon, con-sultation and appraisal, academic exchanges, andthe popularization of science have progressivelybeen focuses of the academic divisions, and manyaccomplishments have been achieved in these areas.
文摘Wehave the very reason to believe, one month later, afterthe last piece of British Union Jack flag has no choicebut to be lowered down at the twilight, with the risingbright Five5tar Red Flag, will come the first beam of sun light,marking the beginning of a new epoch in Hong Kong.With only one month to go, the return of Hong Kong hasalready become the hottest topic. Everyone has been quite acquaintedwith the situation, has got something to speak about, and
文摘DATING A CHINESE GIRL?WANT TO WOO YOUR CHINESE BOSS?ASK AYI,SHE’S GOT CURES FOR ALL YOUR CROSS-CULTURAL WOES.Dear Ayi,When I complained to my Chinese girlfriend that I work over-time everyday,she said,'Maybe you’re not working hard enough.'I was expecting,
文摘Extraordinary success can make you rich and powerful.It can also leave you incurious,blinkered,invulnerable,deeply unhappy and ironically—mediocre.In my work,as an executive coach crisis-counselor,I have found that the ruthless pursuit of over-achievement towards success,power,and money is playing a major role in the erosion of people’s happiness.That premise is supported by clear evidence of unhappiness and dissatisfaction seen across the board in western culture,limiting the phenomenon not only to those who are extremely successful,but to anyone buying into“hustle culture1”and developing extreme anxiety by scrolling through the lives of others on Instagram.In a society that still values over-achievement in the form of hard work above all2,this paper aims at a central tenet of western societies that over-achieving paves the road to success and riches,which lead to happiness.This talk will illustrate through proprietary and up to date global research show the opposite that over-achieving tendencies in any department of life can limit happiness profoundly.
文摘Yes, with flamboyant phoenix flying on luxu- rious silk, Chinese ink splashed consciously on pieces of satin; and feathers, beads, bows, buttons, ribbons and lace floating and dancing on the sea of colors. People were wowed by how well the China International Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2007 painted the many beauties of China on the T-stage.
文摘Lu Yun rejoices that she did not hesitate to take the job as a community patrol a year ago. "Had I refused to take up the job, there would have been no opportunity at all to find a job now," she said. In 2001, the Dalian city government bought a number of jobs of public welfare in nature, including patrols in communities. However, many people were reluctant to take them at the time, leaving several hundred vacancies. Lu Yun, 48, was laid off by the Dalian Department Store four years ago. She applied and was given the job. Although the monthly salary is only 400 yuan, she took to like it. "I can enjoy old-age insurance and medical insurance,"
