06 June 2024
Salwa Salsabila
Also attending the event were USU Vice Rector I, Dr. Edy Ikhsan, S.H., MA and USU Vice Rector III, Prof. Dr. Apt. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, M.Si.
Dr. Philomena Dol, an expert in law and language from Leiden University, delivered a lecture on "Academic English: Notes and Challenges". In her lecture, Dr. Dol emphasized the importance of mastering English in an academic context, especially in the current era of globalization.
"English as a lingua franca in academia offers many benefits, including wider access to scientific literature and opportunities for international collaboration," said Dr. Philomena Dol. She also highlighted the challenges students and academics face in using English, such as cultural differences and difficulties in mastering specialized terminology.
Furthermore, Dr. Dol explained various strategies to overcome these challenges, such as improving writing and speaking skills in English, as well as the importance of practice and consistent use of English in daily life. "It is important for students not only to understand but also actively use English in an academic context," she added.
The event is part of Universitas Sumatera Utara's efforts to improve the quality of education and open up opportunities for international cooperation. "We are very grateful to Dr. Philomena Dol and Leiden University for this opportunity. This lecture opens students' insights about the importance of English in the academic world and provides, "said Prof. Poppy in her speech.
The public lecture ended with a question-and-answer session, during which students had the opportunity to discuss various topics directly with Dr. Dol. "I am pleased to see the enthusiasm and active participation of USU students. I hope you can apply what they have learned today in their studies," Dr. Philomena Dol concluded.
With events like this, USU continues to show its commitment to improving its students' global competence, making them ready to compete in the international arena.
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