The Department of College English (Division I) boasts an exceptional faculty of approximately 26 teachers, the majority of whom bring with them more than two decades of teaching experience. This department is responsible for instructing College English to non-English majors.
In the Level-2 sequence, the focus is on honing basic language skills through diverse task-based themes. This is facilitated by a combination of individual and small group work, interactive sessions, and multimedia-based activities, both in and out of the classroom. This sequence provides a robust foundation for teachers to tailor their approach to students' specific learning goals and for students to grasp the fundamental language knowledge and skills required for the subsequent two levels.
Moving on to the Level-3 sequence, blended teaching is employed to address the challenge of large language classes. Beyond traditional classroom learning, students are expected to enroll in a customized online course. Here, they can access mini-lectures, participate in discussions, and complete various assignments to enhance their comprehension of texts and refine their language skills. Additionally, the blended learning environment includes the FiF Oral English Training Platform, developed by iFLYTEK, offering students more opportunities for oral English practice to achieve improved learning outcomes.
In the Level-4 sequence, teaching employs task-based, project-based, and collaborative approaches, championing a learning by doing philosophy in student-centered classrooms. Innovative instructional strategies like flipped classrooms and blended learning are integrated, incorporating modern educational technology. The co-teaching model involving both Chinese and foreign teachers, along with the 2+2 Integration Model of combining classroom learning and autonomous learning, fosters increased student engagement and provides extensive opportunities for active and collaborative learning.
The faculty is dedicated to promoting extracurricular English learning, offering guidance and support for projects such as SRTP. Some teachers have even introduced popular electives for undergraduates and graduates, such as English Speaking and Cultural Studies Through English Movies.
Recent years have seen noteworthy achievements in teaching and research among faculty members, with accolades in nationwide and provincial mini-lecture competitions, teaching competitions, and Southeast University's Best Teaching awards. Additionally, faculty members actively participate in academic seminars and conferences, both domestically and internationally. They undertake teaching reforms and research projects at national, ministerial, provincial, or university levels, resulting in the compilation and publication of several books and research papers.
