SCEN Update April 2024
YOUTH VOICE WITHIN SCEN: CELEBRATING THE LEARNING OF MANDARIN WITHIN SCHOOLS
SCEN is anxious to promote the learning of Mandarin within schools in Scotland by showcasing exciting examples of how young people can be enthused by engaging with the language. Please the link below to find out about the thoughts of the students in one school in Edinburgh, Boroughmuir High School (and associated primaries) as they continue their Mandarin journey.
This film was prepared by S4 Media students in the school.
Why not make a short video (around 5 minutes) in your school to celebrate the learning of Mandarin? Send us your results and we shall publicise - including on the SCEN website.
For further information, advice and support about making a short film in your school please contact youthvoice@scen.info.
SCOTTISH SCHOOLS MANDARIN READING COMPETITION: REMINDER
Friday 7 June 2024
The Ramshorn, University of Strathclyde, 98 Ingram Street, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1EX (10 minutes on foot from Queen Street station).
SCEN is hosting this unique event which provides an exceptional opportunity for students to showcase their Mandarin reading skills. We strongly encourage students in your school to participate in this exciting competition. It is a wonderful chance for students to engage with the Chinese language in a competitive yet supportive environment promoting both linguistic and cultural exchange.
For further details on this competition, and to access the registration form, please see the buttons below.
Please return the completed forms to admin@scen.info by 4 pm on 17 May 2024.
NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED DUE TO VENUE CAPACITY SO PLEASE ENSURE TO REGISTER EARLY
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact admin@scen.info
SCEN LECTURE 2024: REMINDER
"China's 21st Century Socio-economic Development: Towards 'common prosperity'?"
SCEN is delighted to announce that this year's SCEN Lecture speaker will be Professor Jane Duckett.
The Lecture will be held on Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
*Registration: 17:00 - 18:00
*Lecture: 18:00 - 19:00
*Networking Event：19:00-20:00
In 2021, the Chinese government announced it had eradicated extreme poverty and declared a new long-term national goal of achieving ‘common prosperity’. In this lecture, Professor Jane Duckett will review China’s socio-economic development trajectory over the last 25 years, with a particular focus on poverty reduction and welfare state expansion. She will then discuss the ‘common prosperity’ agenda and the challenges which China currently faces.
The talk will be followed by a networking opportunity. People who are associated with SCEN or interested in or involved with China or with language learning will be able to engage face-to-face. Refreshments will be available on arrival and during the networking portion of the evening.
School and university students are particularly welcome to attend this event.
There are a limited number of seats, so book now to guarantee
your ticket to this fascinating lecture.
Professor Jane Duckett is Edward Caird Chair of Politics and Director of the Scottish Centre for China Research at the University of Glasgow. She is a Fellow of the British Academy (2016), the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2019), and the Academy of Social Sciences (2019). She is also a Guest Professor at Nankai University (Tianjin, China). In 2012 she received the Lord Provost of Glasgow Education Award. From 2014–2017 she was President of the British Association for Chinese Studies.
ERIC LIDDELL 100
SCEN is supporting the events associated with the Eric Liddell 100 celebrations. The celebrations feature a number of activities led by the Eric Liddell Community in Edinburgh and Chief Executive John Macmillan (also Advisory Council member of SCEN). Activities include exciting new school resources.
RESEARCH PROJECT ON THE LEARNING ABD TEACHING OF MANDARIN IN SCHOOLS IN SCOTLAND
Publication of this important research is imminent and we shall update you as soon as it is available.
UPCOMING DATES...
SCEN TEACHING CLUB
Next meeting scheduled for Friday, 31 May 2024, on line at 3.30pm. Acting Chair is Dr Zhu Zhu, University of Aberdeen, while Lynnette Doherty is on parental leave. For further details about the Club and how to take part, please contact admin@scen.info.
SCEN ADVISORY COUNCIL
Friday,10 May 2024, on line at 2:00pm.
Best wishes to all young people currently preparing for or engaging in SQA exams.
For further information on SCEN activity please do not hesitate to contact us at admin@scen.info.
Best wishes to you all,
Simon Macaulay
Chair
SCEN