美国大学分类教学模式及其现实意义——以爱荷华大学《语言学概论》教学案例为例

On Classified Teaching Model in American University and its Enlightenment —Taking Teaching Plan of Instruction to Linguistics as a Case Study

基于美国爱荷华大学《语言学概论》课程开设的经验,详细介绍了《语言学概论》课程在美国的分类教学模式,分析了此教学模式的显著特点表现在学生对课程的选择具有自主性、课程内容具有较大的选择空间、教学形式灵活多样、考核体系分类客观。认为当前国内《语言学概论》课程的教学要批判性地借鉴和学习此模式。

Based on the experience drawn from the teaching of Instruction to Linguistics in The University of Iowa, this paper introduces the variuos classified teaching models in Amrican university, analyzes the notable charicteristics in terms of students＇ freedom in selecting the course, much room for choosing the course content, felexibility in teaching mithod, objectiveness in assessment system classification. It is suggested that the teaching of Instruction to Linguistics in China should be reformed and enlightened from this model.