School of Languages at XJTLU Conference 2024

Embark on an immersive educational odyssey with us as we navigate the dynamic landscape of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), aligning with the sustainability goals of quality education (SDG4), reduced inequality (SDG10), and partnerships (SDG17). This transformative workshop encapsulates invaluable practices and insights derived from a collaborative cross-disciplinary venture with Durban University of Technology (DUT) in South Africa. The session will meticulously explore the multifaceted dimensions of conducting COIL projects, emphasizing sustainability goals, nurturing students' global perspectives, cultivating reflective skills, fostering heightened engagement within language classes, and advancing intercultural communicative competence (ICC). Innovatively, this new practice of the China-South Africa cross-cultural project brings fresh perspectives into language teaching in an AI-era, significantly contributing to the development of global citizens. Additionally, the exploration extends to the evolving role of teachers in this AI era, contemplating the potential for AI to replace repetitive and redundant teaching tasks. The integration of diverse disciplines, such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and radiography, coupled with the inclusion of students from varied cultural backgrounds and English proficiency levels, has ignited a blend of perspectives. This comprehensive exploration enriches not only language teaching landscapes but also enhances students' intercultural communicative competence (ICC) within a global institutional context.