Recently, “The 3rd Global Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations” and the Thematic Salon titled “Civilizations as Carriers, Mutual Learning as Bridges – World Greek Language Day,” hosted by the China-Greece Center for Mutual Learning of Civilizations and the Embassy of Greece in China, were held at Southwest University. H.E. Evgenios Kalperis, Ambassador of Greece to China, presented honorary medals to institutions that have made outstanding contributions to people-to-people exchanges between China and Greece and to the cultivation of Greek-language talent. The Greek Studies Program of Jilin International Studies University was honored with this award.
Faculty members Li Xiangxue (lecturer in Greek Studies) and foreign instructor BRIFA IOANNA ALOISIA were invited to speak at the Third Global Forum on Mutual Learning of Civilizations.
During the Forum, BRIFA IOANNA ALOISIA shared her personal experiences in cross-cultural learning and teaching, addressing topics such as language acquisition, cultural adaptation, and pedagogical practice. Ms. Li Xiangxue, drawing on the university’s operational context, presented the program’s explorations and achievements in curriculum system development, talent cultivation models, and international cooperation and exchange.
This participation fully showcased the academic outcomes of the School of Western Languages, while further strengthening exchanges and collaboration with domestic and international institutions and universities. The School will take this opportunity to continue advancing the development of the Greek Studies Program, steadily improving the quality of talent development, and contributing further to the promotion of mutual learning and mutual appreciation between Chinese and Greek civilizations.

