Professor Jun Liu, rector of City University of Macau, recently conducted a class for doctoral students in the Applied Linguistic, focusing on “Opportunities and Challenges in the Future Development of English Language Teaching (ELT).” He shared ten key trends in English teaching and engaged in interactive discussions with the students to provide guidance for their research.
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During the class, Professor Liu drew on his experience in English learning, teaching, and university management, encouraging students to explore linguistic phenomena in Macao. He emphasized the importance of understanding language use among different demographics and fostering the ability to tell Chinese stories. Liu also analyzed ten critical challenges in English medium instruction, content-based teaching, and English for specific purposes, discussing how technological advancements and environmental changes impact contemporary ELT.
Linguistics has evolved into a leading science that bridges social and natural sciences. The Applied Linguistics programs—covering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees— at CityU are pioneering in the region, aimed at cultivating research-oriented and practical leaders in a multicultural and multilingual environment. The curriculum focuses on intercultural communication, workplace communication, language education, and international Chinese language education.
