国际学术交流英语
Writing a Notice of Rejection of an Abstract
• A letter of rejection is written to inform the writer that his abstract or thesis has been rejected by the conference committee. It generally expresses: Receiving of the abstract; Thanks to the writer; The rejection of the paper and reasons.
Writing A Call for Papers
• A Call for Papers is a notice given to potential conference participants usually together with the conference notice. • It contains the following information: Theme/date/venue of the conference The contact information The themes of the papers Key topic areas Requirements of the paper submission
Preparatory Stage
• Warm-up Questions
• What preparatory work do you think you have to do if you are to organize an international academic conference?
Preparatory Stage
Expressing thanks to the writer; Expressing acceptance of the abstract or thesis; Informing of the deadline for paper submission; Expressing good wishes for expecting him to attend the conference.
Course Introduction
1.Objective 2.Evaluation
Objective
To be able to organize and take the international academic exchange activities and develop the English speaking, writing and interpreting abilities. 1. Organizing the international conference 2. Taking the international conference 3. International letter exchange 4. Personal statement
Writing an Acceptance Letter of Invitation
• A letter of acceptance of invitation is written to inform the conference host of someone’s acceptance of the invitation and attending the conference. • It usually includes: Restating the main content of the invitation, and expressing thanks to the inviter; Expressing acceptance of the invitation, including the invitee’s personal plans. Expressing good wishes for the conference.
Getting to Know Each Other
1. What is your major / Specialty? Why do you come here to further your studies as a postgraduate student? 2. How do you think of your academic life up until now? Is it the same as you expected? 3. What are your future plans? Have you decided what to do after graduation?
1. Writing a conference notice
2. Call for papers 3. Writing a letter of invitation 4. Writing reply to the letter of invitation 5. Making a conference program 6. Writing an abstract for submission to a conferenபைடு நூலகம்e 7. Writing a notice of acceptance/rejection
Weeks
Weeks 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15
Reference Book
《国际学术交流英语》 主编:王慧莉、刘文宇 大连理工大学出版社
The Process of An International Conference
• Preparatory stage • Session stage
of an abstract
Writing a Conference Notice
• Items usually covered in a conference notice:
Conference name Time and place of the conference Agenda Content, theme and topics of the conference Attendees How to register/ contact Fees The organizing committee Posting date
Writing a Letter of Invitation
• Before the conference, invitation letters should be written to invite scholars and other participants to attend the conference. • The contents embodied in a letter of invitation: Stating the purpose of invitation; Introducing the conference arrangement; Expressing the host’s sincerity and hospitality toward the attendees.
English for International Academic Exchange
Agenda
• Getting to know each other • Course Introduction • Lecture: the process of international conference
2. writing tasks (15%) Personal Statement
(to be delivered in online; to be printed and handed in the fourth meeting)
3. Class participation (65%) One Pair Work: interpretation practice (15%) Two Group Works:
Writing a Declining Letter of Invitation
• If an invitation cannot be accepted due to certain reasons, a letter declining the invitation should be sent in due time. • A letter of this kind usually should include: Expressing thanks for the inviter’s kind invitation; Specifying the reasons for the unable attendance, and expressing regret; Extending best wishes or regards to the inviter.
1. International Conference (30%) 2. Bidding Conference (20%)
Schedule
Time
1st Class 2nd Class 3rd Class 4th Class 5th Class 6th Class
Content
1. Introduction to the course 2. Process of International Conference 1. Session Stage 2. Interpretation practice (Pair Work) ) Interpretation practice (Pair Work) ) Simulating an international conference (Group work) Simulating an international conference (Group work) Bidding for convention venue (Group work)