University of Science and Technology of China [VSE Season 2, 2024-25 – Virtual Language Center]

University of Science and Technology of China
Hefei, China

The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) traces its origins to 1958 when the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) established it in Beijing. It was founded under the goal to cultivate the country’s most promising scientific and technological talent. In 1970, USTC was moved to Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province. Ever since then, this prestigious research university keeps open arms for talents across the globe. Now the university is home to 16,600 gifted students, aspiring scholars and researchers as well as 2,250 faculty members.

USTC, a low-profile university aims high. It has 23 schools (including 6 research institutes) in the fields of natural science and social science, offering exciting opportunities for students to discover more. It owns the most national labs and large-scale scientific facilities. It is the only university in China operating two national labs: the National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory (NSRL), which is the first national laboratory in China, and the Hefei National Laboratory for Physical Sciences at the Microscale (HFNL), one of the six national research centers approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the People’s Republic of China. USTC has 12 national research institutes, 4 major national scientific research infrastructures, and 62 major provincial research institutes. It represents the highest level of China in fields of fire science, particle detection and electronics, brain-inspired intelligence technology, and speech processing.

USTC is dedicated to bridging the divide by promoting collaboration and building strategic relationship with world-class research universities and institutes. international organizations such as the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) have all formed sustainable and strategic partnership with USTC. Meanwhile, the university has attracted prestigious research universities around the world including Oxford, Stanford and Princeton to develop collaborative relationship.

Website: https://en.ustc.edu.cn/

VSE Season 2, 2024-25 - Virtual Language Center: Courses offered by University of Science and Technology of China

Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
Mar 20, 2025 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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Number of Credits	1.5
Offering Department	The Language Center
Course Teacher	Manjun Zhang
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Mar 24, 2025
Last Day of Class	Jun 25, 2025
Course Component	Lectures, Writing Assignments
Mode of Teaching	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	N/A
Time Zone	UTC+08
Course Description	Throughout this course, you will learn the essential elements of writing, including sentence construction, paragraph development, and the organization of ideas. We will cover various forms of writing, from descriptive and narrative to expository and persuasive texts. In this course, you will engage with a selection of texts, including essays on global cultural topics. These readings will not only promote your understanding of cultural issues but also serve as a foundation for deeper thinking. On the basis of these texts, you will be encouraged to organize your knowledge and thoughts and share your perspectives through your writing with the techniques presented in the lectures. The course is taught by a dedicated team of teachers passionate about teaching English writing at the University of Science and Technology of China. They look forward to sharing ideas and facilitating communication between Chinese culture and others in the language of English.
Course Outline	ENG01
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	Students are expected to be: Interested in sharing ideas and thoughts and refining your English writing skills; Curious about exploring Chinese culture through English language.
Fees to be Borne by Students	N/A

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