Jul 15 2024 31 mins
In this episode of "All Things EAP," Xiaoqing Bi and Paul Breen explore Transnational Education (TNE), discussing the delivery of EAP across various institutions. They highlight the opportunities and challenges for teachers and students, featuring insights from Sam Evans on TNE models in China and Magda Rostron on teaching in an international hub in Qatar.
Hosts:
Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)
Paul Breen (University College London)
Guests:
Sam Evans (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)
Magda Rostron (Georgetown University, Doha, Qatar)
Recommended resources:
- Evans, S., Collett, D. & Hu, M. (2022). Exploring cultural influences on engagement in peer review through the lens of self-determination theory at a transnational university in China. International Journal of EAP. Spring Issue, pp.61-84.
- Government Action on Student Visas
- Quinn, C. (2020). More China TNE programs shifting towards fully in-country model. The Pie News. Available at: https://thepienews.com/news/china-tne-model-staff-country/
- Education City in Qatar
Timestamps:
First Guest - Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, TNE Context in China
[3:40] Can you explain the different models of Transnational Education (TNE)?
[6:00] Why has the number of students enrolled in TNE increased significantly in recent years?
[7:21] Why do some students prefer to stay in China for international education rather than going to the UK?
[9:04] What attracts people to work at a TNE university, specifically in the context of XJTLU?
[10:35] What advice would you give to EAP teachers interested in moving to China?
[12:12] How does the typical makeup of teaching staff at British universities differ from that at XJTLU?
[15:30] How has teaching EAP in China helped you develop as a teacher, and what scholarship opportunities are available at XJTLU?
Second Guest - Georgetown University, TNE Context in Qatar
[19:29] Can you share your background as an EAP practitioner and how you ended up in Qatar?
[21:43] How do different cultures interact within the TNE context?
[24:50] Why do students choose to study at a TNE university rather than at Qatari universities?
[28:06] Can you discuss the EAP scholarship opportunities available?