大学英语课程中培养信息素养的重要性探讨

On the Importance of Intergrating Information Literacy Education in College English Courses

信息素养是信息时代标志个人学术成功的基本素质和影响国家发展的重要能力之一。在以英语为主导的学术环境中,正确寻找并使用信息是我国大学生面临的巨大挑战。英语语言上的弱势导致我国学生对英文信息的查找、处理、使用能力欠缺。因此,二语习得过程中有意识地培养学生的信息素养,提高他们利用信息处理问题的实际能力,显得尤为重要。本文探讨了在学生二语习得过程中进行信息素养培养的必要性、可行性和模式。

Information literacy is one of the most important indexes for personal academic success and national development. In the English-dominant academic environment,Chinese university students are facing with immense challenges regarding legitimate search and use of information. Linguistic disadvantage in English has led to the students＇ lack of information-related abilities. Therefore,it is vital to cultivate students＇ information literacy in the language acquisition process to enhance their practical ability in dealing with information. This article discusses the significance,feasibility and possible model of integrating information literacy instruction in the language acquisition process.