Beijing university, 2025Summer schoolIt brings together knowledgeers from the lake and the academic guides from the deep tillage. At the invitation of the institute of news and communication, mr. Zhang opened a summer schoolGlobal communicationsThe news and imagination course was successfully completed. On 1 august, at 12 a. M., a lively round of applause resounded in room 211, not only as a 10-day transfer of knowledge, but also as a wonderful journey on the resonance of world awareness, culture and thinking. Let's follow the tracks of the teachers and students and look together at the summer times that are intertwined in depth and temperature。
Teacher-student photo course
First row to the left is teacher chang
I. Information profile in the context of globalization
From the beginning of the course, the global dissemination news story and imagination course attracted students from its unique perspective of “deepness” and “temperature”. Mr. Zhang began with an ambitious picture of the globalization of international news and media, creating a framework for his fellow students to understand global communications。
Over the classroom, mr. Zhang leads students through the flood of information. From the rhetorical tactics of the international media giants to the unique perspective of regional coverage; from the subversion of communication patterns by technological innovation to the shadow of geopolitical narratives ... She skilfully woven complex theories into a carefully selected domestic and international case. Students are able to systematically look at the global picture of news dissemination and understand how different cultural contexts, different technological platforms, different ideologies tell different stories about the same event. The ten-day deep architecture opened a window to the world for each participant. Outside the windows are sunlight, ancient buildings and euphemisms, and within the windows, a group of thirsty young people are looking forward to and speaking out on an international topic。
A great class presentation
Ii. Temperature convergence: convulsion of ideas and resonance in case discussions
The quality of the teaching and the fineness of the classroom design of mr. Zhang's classroom is that the theoretical component complements the case studies and nurtures each other. Particularly impressive is the moment of discussion and collaboration of a panel。
Students are divided into different groups, with their opinions divided around well-designed cases. Small discussion circles, cross-sections, sparks. Students from different geographical and professional backgrounds, with their own cultural stigma and mindsets, try to interpret the narrative logic behind the same news event. Differences are the most valuable resource at this point in time — to understand why the other side thinks that, and to explore the cultural codes and values that lie behind narratives. Teacher zhang travels between groups, or is stationed to listen or dials in due course. Her inspiration was not to give a standard answer, but rather to guide the way in which the abstract theory of globalization, “falling to the ground”, could be brought to life in practice。
This atmosphere of discussion ignited the enthusiasm of the students. In sharing views, you not only exercise sharp critical thinking, but also experience the depth and difficulty of cross-cultural understanding. Each collision and convergence of views is as if a bridge of understanding had been built between hearts and minds. It is in such frank, deep, sometimes intense and respectful exchanges that students not only reap knowledge, but also build deep-seated partnerships. The temperature of the classroom comes from the resonance of ideas and from the proximity of the mind。
Panel discussion
Iii. Jumping out of the frame and meeting the other side of the world
The classroom is nourished, and eventually the students are raised from their hearts. On the day of the end of the school year, the students expressed their gratitude to mr. Zhang and their affection for the summer school, after which they competed with the teacher for a photo. There is also much to remember about this learning time。
As a driver of educational innovation in china, my dream has always been to study in taiwan. This summer school, in the course of the teacher's lectures and the exchanges between my classmates, i felt an atmosphere of mutual tolerance, and i've been thinking out of the past and i've seen the look of another world
Liu from beijing: the summer school is coming to an end, and i feel very uncomfortable. The summer school in the north was a top school dream for ordinary students. I have met my fellow students from different schools, who are of the same age, the same or different character, but everyone has a place to study and learn. Students from different professions come together in the same course and think about the content of the course on the basis of different professional backgrounds, with different sparks coming up. The excellent teachers present their insights and research foundations and frontiers, which allow me to reap the fruits and opportunities to communicate and learn with them。
Zhang from xi'an: beijing university summer school, full of knowledge. It brings together students from different professions and geographical regions, and the happiest moment of the day is the time of the panel discussion, where fresh perspectives are always heard. In the work of the panel, the ability to work together has also been developed, both in order to provide evidence of their views and to bring them into line with the theme of the panel. Every student is very friendly and will study together. It's really a lot to gain。
Zhang from tianjin: a lake of poetry, full of fireworks. Thanks to the course entitled " global voices news story and imagination " , as well as to the teacher of the show, i was able to travel freely in the vast ocean of dissemination of knowledge. What's the cynicism of the media? Technology, truth, prejudice, criticism, establishment, beyond... We're always busy looking for answers, but the answers may be right next to us。
Teacher-student photo
Iv. Surprise, challenges and unattainable classroom ecology
As the students reaped the full harvest, the teacher of the show above the podium also experienced the joy and thought of teaching in this summer school. In a brief interview with the author, mr. Zhang shared her observations and thoughts。
Q: what is an impressive moment or event in this summer school course
Teacher zhang: the potential of my students really surprises me! The team's work is done quickly and well. In a matter of days, they have efficiently completed data collection, collation and analysis, and have been able to study the theory of living in the classroom during the discussions, with far more quality than i thought. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that many undergraduate students do not systematically study research methods, but i am particularly pleased with their ability to learn and to study。
Q: does this summer school course meet its intended objectives
Mr. Zhang: not only did it meet expectations, but it was even more effective than i expected. The relatively small size of the class this year has, on the contrary, significantly increased the level of classroom activity and the quality of interaction. In particular, during the small debate in the classroom, there was a very high level of enthusiasm and discussion. In this atmosphere, the performance is indeed better than in the larger classes of previous years (when interaction will be relatively limited). Overall, this year's classroom atmosphere is very happy and full of enthusiasm for exploration。
Q: what changes have been made in the curriculum this year compared to last year
Teacher zhang: the biggest change comes from changing the content level over time. Digital technology and the rapidly changing global environment must keep our courses on the front line. This year, reference was made to the most recent studies, and the recommended books and articles also focused more on timeliness. Even if some cases are the same as last year, we have updated and deepened the perspective that leads students to analyse cases, the data used and the conclusions that eventually emerge, given the changes in communication technologies, geopolitical circumstances and so on. This year has also seen, in particular, the introduction of cases related to current international conflicts, which are important for understanding narrative tactics and complexities in global dissemination。
Q: what is the greatest feeling in the course
Teacher chang: there are two things that are felt most deeply. One is the challenge and value of language conversion. The experience of teaching in english, chinese and english, which used to be common, is very different and challenging for me personally, but very worthwhile. The smoother communication in the mother tongue has made it easier for students and teachers to wipe out the spark of ideas and stimulate more innovative ideas. The second is the strong initiative shown by students. The special nature of summer courses is that students and teachers come out of strong interest and will, an inherent drive that increases the willingness to actively explore and discuss. Together with an open and inclusive academic environment in the north, students are particularly encouraged to speak freely, and the atmosphere of communication throughout the classroom is excellent and active. This state of teacher-student resonance and deep interaction is really very rare and can be described as “unattractive”。
Q: what are the messages for those who are going to summer school and want to go to summer school
Mr. Chang: summer school is an extremely valuable opportunity! It allows you to reach new areas in a short period of time, to break the limits of the original profession and to try interdisciplinary exploration. Here, you can meet more like-minded teachers and classmates, open up and free environments that make the exchange of ideas and collisions more natural and profound. I encourage students to take this opportunity firmly: to choose courses of real interest to themselves and to take the initiative to exchange ideas with teachers and classmates. Make good use of these two weeks, not only to learn what you want to learn, but also to look forward to surprises and harvests. In particular, emphasis is placed on the importance of interdisciplinary learning — courageously walking out of their “comfort circle” to learn something that seems “unrelevant”. This cross-border thinking and capacity, in an age of rapid development of artificial intelligence, will be an important source of our response to future challenges。
Concluding remarks: stepping on and leaving without a name
Ten days of the course, a happy ending was drawn in a photo of applause, flowers and other objects. However, the search for knowledge never ends, and the sound of ideas collide. During this brief and rich summer, mr. Chang and her students made an in-depth film on global communication, news narratives and human imagination. This is about the construction of a theoretical framework, about the practice of intercultural understanding, about the expansion of the boundaries of thinking, and more about the deep friendship of a group of knowledge-loving people in the unnamed lake。
The search for knowledge will never stop at the end of the course. The inspirations of the panel discussions, the reflections of case studies and the sparks of teacher-student interaction will be the strength of each participant to move forward. Let us cherish the depth and temperature unique to this summer and look forward to meeting again next year at the beijing university summer school to continue to sail and explore the wider world in the knowledgeable ocean。
Teacher profiles
Zhang (zhan zhang), assistant professor of international communication direction, faculty of humanities and social sciences, university of ningponodinghan, ph. D. Tutor, head of international communications, department of international communications. Dr. Università svizzera italiana, usa, university of southern california, united states of america. The field of research covers media narrative analysis, strategic (strategy) dissemination, technology companies and society, and china's soft power in europe. The works are published in international media academic journals and books, and have been dedicated to academic exchange and cooperation between china and europe in the field of media science and technology and culture。
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