1.4.2 学术会议分类.pdf

Types of Academic Conferences Academic conference or symposium a conference for researchers to present and discuss their research subjects a meeting with the theme of promoting development of science and technology an important channel for exchange of information between researchers Types of conferences Type 1. Conference the most commonly used term for meeting large number of participants sharing careers or interests issues relating to a subject research status and developmental tendencies in the given area Type 2 Forum: similar to a seminar a public program with panel discussions and audience participation discussion conducted repeatedly and thoroughly a debate between two opposite stands on one issue Type 3 Lecture: simple meeting an expert lecturing about a specific topic to an audience no questions to follow Type 4 Panel: a specific format used in a meeting, conference or convention a live or virtual discussion about a specific topic group of panelists with differing perspectives discussing in front of a large audience Type 5 Seminar: a form of academic meeting similar to that of academic instruction a group of researchers focusing on particular subject a seminar leader or instructor a more formal presentation of research a place where assigned readings are discussed questions are raised debates are conducted Type 6 Symposium: similar to conference a formal occasion a particular area a subject of interest more focused on a particular topic with less attendees Type 7 Convention ： a gathering of individuals at an arranged place and discussing or engaged in some common interest Type 8 Workshop: a short educational program where small groups talk over specific problems small sessions held during conferences or conventions Type 9 Round table a form of academic discussion on a specific topic to discuss and debate equal right to participate有缘学习