Wenli Tsou is a Full Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages & Literature and is currently the Director of the Foreign Language Center at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. She received her PhD in Foreign and Second Language Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, U.S. She is a key promoter in Taiwan for bilingual education, ESP, and EMI. Commissioned by the Taiwan MOE, she has set up in-service professional development programs for bilingual teachers from K-12 as well as ESP and EMI in higher education. Her most current research has focused on the links between disciplinary literacy and translanguaging of bilingual education and EMI. She is particularly interested in how these emerging theories and practices can be glocalized in Taiwan.

鄒文莉
國立成功大學外國語文學系教授暨外語中心主任 

鄒文莉為紐約州立大學水牛城校區外語暨英語教學博士。帶領成大團隊建立全國第一個大學部專業英語全校通識外語課程。歷年來主持過科技部整合型計畫、教育部雙語師資認證計畫、縣市政府雙語教育產官學研究計畫、教育部在職教師雙語認證計劃、以及大學雙語教師專業發展中心(EMI PD Center)。近年來更一直在突破自己的專業領域研究框架，透過不斷與國際學者交流及與最新的國際研究接軌，考量臺灣在地英語為學習工具的需求，對現有體制思維重新審視。希望能夠將雙/英語教育滾動式修正到找出適合臺灣的雙語教育未來，能讓臺灣未來的學子真正能夠將英文作為學習及職場競爭的工具，完備國際競合力(global competence)，成為全球公民。

This presentation redefines the role of English Language Teaching (ELT) within the context of globalization, emphasizing the integration of interdisciplinary literacy and global citizenship education. Traditional paradigms of ELT, which primarily concentrate on linguistic proficiency and standardized assessments, are increasingly viewed as insufficient for equipping learners to navigate the complexities of the 21st century. The discussion advocates for a transformative shift in ELT, calling for incorporating intercultural competence, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility into language education. It contends that by embracing an ecological approach, ELT can act as a platform for fostering global awareness, encouraging learners to engage critically with global issues, appreciate cultural diversity, and assume active roles as responsible global citizens. This ecological perspective underscores the significance of interdisciplinary inquiry, collaborative problem-solving, and the integration of real-world contexts into ELT curricula. Through this approach, the discussion highlights how ELT can prepare learners with the vital skills and mindset necessary to tackle global challenges. By focusing on these competencies, ELT cultivates effective communicators and empowers learners to be active contributors to a more interconnected and sustainable world. This ecological approach enables ELT learners to navigate diverse sociocultural landscapes and contribute meaningfully to creating a more equitable and sustainable future.