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Institute of Education celebrates new graduates of its joint MA programme with Guangdong University in China

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Graduates

Senior academics from the Institute of Education travelled to China to see students celebrate their graduation from the University of Reading MA (English Language Education) programme at Guangdong University.

Professor Goodwyn has worked hard with his counterparts in China to link the two universities across the continents, resulting in the 2013 launch of the MA programme. Increasing numbers of students from many different provinces of China enrol each year and there has been great enthusiasm and commitment from all sides. This year's was a happy celebration, presided over by Dr Wang Yunfeng, Programme Director (Academic) (GDUFS).

The IoE is particularly proud to have forged such a productive partnership with the esteemed Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, which is among the top three specialist foreign language institutions in China.

The University has a particular strong tradition in applied linguistics and language education. It was on the Advisory Board for the development of Chinese College English Test (CET) Band 4 and Band 6 and has been supporting English language teaching in China over the decades.

The Faculty of English Language and Culture, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, is renowned both nationally and internationally for its research in linguistics and applied linguistics. It is the only nationally designated Research Centre for linguistics and applied linguistics in China. It leads South China in the research of foreign languages and cultures, overseas economy, trade and international strategies.

Professor Goodwyn commented, "It was a delightful occasion to celebrate the Graduation of our first cohort of students in China and to hear how much they valued the MA and how it has helped them already in their careers, they are very proud to be graduates of The University of Reading.  My visit also allowed time for a meeting at which we agreed to develop a taught doctoral programme, also to be taught at GDUFS, this will be an excellent addition to our wonderful partnership and will lead to many more University of Reading graduates."