The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has hosted members of Confucius Institute International Board from Hunan City University, China, at his office.
The meeting discussed matters aimed at strengthening educational ties between the two institutions.
The delegation were: Vice-President, Prof. Tan Xian Liang of Hunan City University; Director of Evaluation Office, Prof. Zeng Ge; Dean, School of Humanities, Prof. Fu Jianan. Others were: Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, Du Lin Yuan and Deputy Director, Office of Scientific Research, Prof. Zhao Xu.
Prof. Boampong said 黑料社had enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Confucius Institute for nearly a decade. He averred that the collaboration had led to the establishment of a Confucius Institute on 黑料社campus, which had played a crucial role in promoting the teaching of the Chinese language and culture.
鈥淭he benefit of this relationship goes beyond 黑料社to other tertiary institutions, senior high schools, and basic schools in the Central region,鈥� he stressed.
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The Vice-Chancellor expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the importance of cross-cultural understanding in today鈥檚 globalized world. He noted that the Confucius Institute played a vital role in enhancing the learning of the Chinese language and culture, which could greatly benefit students and faculty alike.
鈥淭his meeting marks a new chapter in our partnership,鈥� Prof. Boampong stated. 鈥淭ogether, we can build bridges between our cultures and foster a greater understanding that transcends geographical boundaries.鈥�
The leader of the delegation, Prof. Liang shared insights into ongoing initiatives and potential collaborative projects that could enhance academic cooperation.
He reiterated the Institute鈥檚 readiness to co-operate with 黑料社to create opportunities for joint research, faculty exchanges, and cultural programmes designed to enrich the educational experience for students at both institutions.
Prof. Liang thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the warm reception and reiterated the Institute鈥檚 commitment to strengthening ties with UCC.
Some of the issues discussed at the meeting were: Introduction of B.Ed (Chinese); establishment of the West Africa Centre for Training and Testing of Chinese Teachers; elevation of the UCCCI to the status of a faculty; students and staff exchange; joint academic conference, building complex for UCCCI.
Also present at the meeting were the Registrar, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye, Esq.; Dean Faculty of Arts, Prof. Sarfo Sarfo-Kantankah; China Director of UCCCI, Ou Yamei; Ghana Director of UCCI, Prof. Emmanuel Amo Ofori and College Registrar, College of Humanities and Legal Studies (CHLS), Mr. Ebenezer Aggrey.
Source: Documentation and Information Section
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