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Citation: Zhipan Zhang. Exploring the Content and Pedagogy of English-Taught General Chemistry Courses from an International Perspective[J]. University Chemistry, ;2025, 40(7): 90-96. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202409121 shu

Exploring the Content and Pedagogy of English-Taught General Chemistry Courses from an International Perspective

Zhipan Zhang ^,

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 102488, China

Corresponding author: Zhipan Zhang, zhipan@bit.edu.cn
Received Date: 27 September 2024
Revised Date: 30 October 2024

The development and enhancement of undergraduate courses taught in English is a crucial pathway for top universities to cultivate internationally competitive talents and to raise their global profile. This paper uses the example of the English-taught “General Chemistry” course to explore the content and teaching methods for such courses designed for both domestic and international freshmen from multiple disciplines. The aim is to provide insights for improving the relevance and educational effectiveness of English-taught chemistry courses at the undergraduate level.
- English-medium instruction,
- General chemistry,
- Internationalization,
- Chinese elements
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