主位理论在英语阅读教学中的应用

The Application of Theme-Rheme Theory in English Reading

英语阅读是学习者重要的语言输入途径之一。通过分析有关英语阅读的相关背景知识,介绍主位及主位推进的概念及其分类,并将其运用在实际的英语文章阅读上,最后得出主位理论的运用对提高英语阅读速度和效率及培养学生良好的阅读习惯和阅读积极性有重要作用,从而对英语阅读水平的提高和英语教学模式的改革提供了指导性作用。

Reading is one of the most important language inputs. Having given the background information of English reading, a thorough introduction to the Theme - Rheme theory and Thematic progression, this thesis arrives to the final conclusion that the Theme - Rheme theory is of great significance in the advancement of the English reading speed and efficiency as well as in the cultivation of students＇ reading habits and initiative, which exerts an positive influence on the improvement of English reading process as well as English reading teaching methodology.