NCCU College of Communication EMI Workshop Enhances Graduate Students’ Thesis Development and Research Design Skills
Date :
2025-12-23
Department :
International Master's Program in International Communication Studies
【Article by College of Communication】
The College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) continues to advance English-Medium Instruction (EMI) initiatives to enhance students’ academic proficiency in English. On December 12, the International Master’s Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS) and Graduate Studies at the College hosted the Thesis & Research Project Development Workshop, supported by the University Academic Alliances in Taiwan (UAAT). The workshop featured Dr. Renita Coleman, from the University of Texas at Austin, as the distinguished speaker.
The workshop provided a structured framework guiding participants through key stages of research development—from proposal formulation and research question refinement to theoretical grounding, and the transition to operationalization. “Developing a strong research project is not only about having an interesting topic, but about clearly articulating research questions, theoretical grounding, and methodological logic,” said Dr. Renita Coleman. “Workshops like this are designed to help graduate students think more systematically about their research and communicate their ideas effectively in an international academic context.”
Many students shared positive feedback on their learning experiences. "This workshop provided clear and practical guidance for conducting academic writing and research planning in English,” said Kiki Wang, a first-year doctoral student. “The session also helped me clarify the direction of my research proposal and feel more confident expressing my research ideas in English,” said Jeremy Huang, a student in the IMICS program.
Students who completed the workshop are also eligible to apply for the UAAT Student Research Fellowship Program, which aims to further encourage students to carry out their research projects.
Associate Professor I-Huei Cheng, Director of the IMICS program, noted that this EMI workshop strengthened students’ scholarly development which aligned with the College’s broader goals of EMI implementation and international academic engagement. Looking ahead, the College of Communication program will continue to collaborate with international scholars through the UAAT framework to promote academic exchange, research training, and scholarly mentorship.
The College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU) continues to advance English-Medium Instruction (EMI) initiatives to enhance students’ academic proficiency in English. On December 12, the International Master’s Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS) and Graduate Studies at the College hosted the Thesis & Research Project Development Workshop, supported by the University Academic Alliances in Taiwan (UAAT). The workshop featured Dr. Renita Coleman, from the University of Texas at Austin, as the distinguished speaker.
The workshop provided a structured framework guiding participants through key stages of research development—from proposal formulation and research question refinement to theoretical grounding, and the transition to operationalization. “Developing a strong research project is not only about having an interesting topic, but about clearly articulating research questions, theoretical grounding, and methodological logic,” said Dr. Renita Coleman. “Workshops like this are designed to help graduate students think more systematically about their research and communicate their ideas effectively in an international academic context.”
Many students shared positive feedback on their learning experiences. "This workshop provided clear and practical guidance for conducting academic writing and research planning in English,” said Kiki Wang, a first-year doctoral student. “The session also helped me clarify the direction of my research proposal and feel more confident expressing my research ideas in English,” said Jeremy Huang, a student in the IMICS program.
Students who completed the workshop are also eligible to apply for the UAAT Student Research Fellowship Program, which aims to further encourage students to carry out their research projects.
Associate Professor I-Huei Cheng, Director of the IMICS program, noted that this EMI workshop strengthened students’ scholarly development which aligned with the College’s broader goals of EMI implementation and international academic engagement. Looking ahead, the College of Communication program will continue to collaborate with international scholars through the UAAT framework to promote academic exchange, research training, and scholarly mentorship.