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AppliedHE Squaring the Circle Debate

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The importance of the English language in scientific research, international business and diplomacy, and the growth in international student and faculty mobility, has led many universities to develop English-taught programs. At the same time, the use of English-language has posed challenges for students and faculty, and the dominance of the English language is seen to favour certain countries and research disciplines over others. What we can be sure of though, is that teaching in English is debatable!

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Start date 01-09-21 - 20:00
End date 01-09-21 - 21:00
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    AppliedHE’s Squaring the Circle Debate (SCD) is back for a brand new season in 2021. Bringing together the world’s best speakers from academia and beyond. Addressing the most controversial issues of our time. Expertly moderated by the legendary Dr Kevin Downing. With a unique format that makes you, the audience, a critical part of the discussions as judge and impromptu debater. It’s the higher education webinar phenomenon that everyone’s talking about.

    With the aim to inform, challenge, entertain and broaden your perspective, the SCD Season 2 Episode 4 with the motion: “Universities that want to be globally relevant, must teach in English” will take place on Wednesday 1 September at 20:00 Singapore time (noon GMT). All the advice we have left to give you is: Be There and Be Square.