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Students Explore Environmental Communication Through Language Analysis with British Professor

04/22/2025

Recently, third-year students majoring in English and Linguistics at Gloucestershire Vietnam had the opportunity to attend a New Media Literacy class co-teaching by Professor Arran Stibbe, a leading expert in ecolinguistics from the University of Gloucestershire (UK), and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, a faculty member at the International Institute, University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City.

Knowledge connection class between Professor of Gloucestershire University (UK) and Gloucestershire Vietnam students

The session focused on analyzing linguistic features in journalistic texts and environmental textbooks, enabling students to understand how language shapes public attitudes and perceptions toward ecological issues. Through real-world examples, students were encouraged to think critically, evaluate the impact of language, and propose more effective communication strategies for environmental campaigns.

Exciting academic atmosphere at New Media Literacy class

This co-teaching session not only broadened students’ academic knowledge but also enhanced their intercultural communication skills, equipping them with the tools necessary to thrive in a global working environment.

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