Academic English for Agriculture

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该慕课课程“Academic English for Agriculture”主要内容涵盖农业学术英语的应用，强调语言在农业研究、政策和技术创新中的重要性。课程通过多个章节探讨农业定义、古代农业知识、现代农业挑战等主题，帮助学生提高阅读、写作、听力和口语技能。课学生通过该课程能够掌握学术英语的核心技能，提升在全球农业领域的沟通能力。课程优势在于其综合性和实用性，结合农业实际案例和学术技能训练。然而，课程可能对非英语母语学生存在一定语言挑战，适合已修《基础学术英语》、《通用学术英语》或《大学英语》的同学学习。总体而言，该课程为学生提供了在农业领域进行有效国际交流的基础。本课程目前还不是国家级精品课程，校内讲授32学时和学生类型本科2年级以上或研究生。
本课程由爱尔兰都柏林大学学术英语专家Dr. Alex Runchman与华南农业大学国际化教学团队联合开发，深度融合国际学术英语标准（CEFR C1、BALEAP）与中国农业特色，开创国内首个农科学术英语在线课程。课程覆盖学术听说读写高阶技能，同时创新性融入中国农业文化、乡村振兴实践及联合国可持续发展目标（SDGs）。教学团队曾获评2024校级教学成果一等奖、2023年广东省一流本科课程、2022年校级课程思政示范课程等多项荣誉。课程已通过广州都柏林国际生命科学与技术学院三届教学实践验证，并获省级教研课题、教学成果奖等成果支撑，形成“农业+学术英语+思政”特色育人体系，具有显著的学科引领性和国际推广价值。

Syllabus

Dr. Alex Runchman's Interview with FQS and Horticulture Degree Subject Lecturers

Dr. Alex Runchman's Interview with FQS and Bioscience Degree Subject Lecturers

Dr. Alex Runcman's Interview with Upperclassmen Representatives

Chapter 1: Charting Your Course: The Role of Academic English in Agriculture

1.1 The Importance of Academic English
1.2 Priorities in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
1.3 Connecting EAP Priorities to This Course
1.4 Principles of Academic Communication
1.5 Agriculture’s Impact on Global Food Security, Economy, and Sustainability
1.6 Agricultural Policy and Global Governance
1.7 Careers in Agriculture and Agribusiness

Chapter 2: What is Agriculture?

2.1 Defining Agriculture
2.2 Ancient Agricultural Knowledge in China
2.3 Writing for Impact – Defining and Researching Agricultural Challenges
2.4 From Data to Decisions – Listening and Understanding Precision Agriculture
2.5 Speaking Across Traditions and Innovations
2.6 From Curiosity to Impact – Designing Agricultural Research Questions

Chapter 3: Flora and Fauna

3.1 Flora and Fauna in Ecosystem
3.2 Flora and Fauna in Agriculture
3.3 The Interplay of Flora and Fauna in Global Agricultural Sustainability
3.4 Pollination, Biodiversity, and Global Food Security
3.5 The Future of Flora and Fauna in Agriculture
3.6 Integrating Flora and Fauna for a Sustainable Agricultural Future

Chapter 4: Describing Ecosystems

4.1 Introduction of Ecosystem
4.2 Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity
4.3 Ecosystems in China
4.4 Payment for Ecosystem Services
4.5 Landmark PES Programs in China
4.6 Controversies in Ecosystem Services

Chapter 5: Agriculture & Biodiversity

5.1 Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity
5.2 Deforestation and Habitat Loss
5.3 Monoculture and Genetic Diversity
5.4 Agrochemical Impacts on Soil Health and Ecosystems
5.5 Agricultural Water Use, Climate Interactions, and Aquatic Biodiversity
5.6 Policy, Climate Adaptation, and Conservation

Chapter 6: What is Agroecology?

6.1 What is Agroecology?
6.2 Agroecological Practices in China – Bridging Tradition and Innovation
6.3 Agroecology and Food Sovereignty– Redefining the Global Food Crisis
6.4 Understanding Complex Systems in Agroecology
6.5 The 10 Elements of Agroecology: A Framework for Systemic Transformation
6.6 Agroecological Transitions – Challenges and Opportunities

Chapter 7: Soil and Land Use

7.1 Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
7.2 Carbon Sequestration in Soils
7.3 Soil Degradation and Its Causes
7.4 Sustainable Soil Management
7.5 Sustainable Land Use
7.6 China’s Green Development Path

Chapter 8: Global Challenges in Food Security and Safety

8.1 Global Challenges in Food Security and Safety
8.2 Food Safety Regulations and Standards
8.3 Food Quality Assurance
8.4 Technology-Driven Transformation of Food Security and Safety
8.5 International Partnerships for More Secure and Safer Food Systems
8.6 Toward Resilient Food Systems: Security, Safety, and Quality in the Future

Chapter 9: Agri-Robotic Systems

9.1 Core Principles of Agri-Robotic Systems
9.2 Open-Field Revolution – Autonomous Crop Management
9.3 Controlled Environment Agriculture – From Greenhouses to Vertical Farms
9.4 Intelligent Animal Husbandry – Aquaculture & Livestock 4.0
9.5 Embedded Ethics – Responsible Innovation Frameworks
9.6 Human-Robot Collaboration – The Future of Agricultural Labor

Chapter 10: Agricultural Biotechnology and Bioengineering

10.1 Introduction to Agricultural Biotechnology and Bioengineering
10.2 China’s Leadership in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
10.3 Climate-Smart Agriculture through Biotech
10.4 Synthetic Biology and the Future of Food Systems
10.5 Ethical Debates in Global Biotech Governance
10.6 Collaborative Innovation

Chapter 11: Agricultural Markets

11.1 Global Agricultural & Food Markets
11.2 EU Agricultural Outlook & CAP
11.3 China’s Agricultural Evolution
11.4 Climate Policy & Innovation
11.5 Agricultural Cooperatives in China
11.6 COVID-19 & Geopolitical Crises

Chapter 12: Farmers in Agricultural Development

12.1 Farmers at the Heart: The Changing Role of Farmers in Modern Agriculture
12.2 Education, Gender, and Generational Change: Who Will Farm?
12.3 Farmers' Adaptation to Climate Change: Local Strategies and Innovations
12.4 The Digital Farmer: Technology Use and Barriers in Rural China
12.5 Farmers and Agricultural Policy: Participation, Advocacy, and Reform
12.6 Future Farmers: Sustainability, Innovation, and Rural Revitalization in China