基于情感词典的中国大学生英语议论文写作情感倾向研究

A Lexicon-Based Sentiment Orientation Analysis of Argumentative Essays by Chinese EFL Learners

写作情感倾向研究是指用自然处理的方法识别及提取文本中表现主观情感的信息。基于NRC情感词典量化手段和后续访谈,对来自北京市某所重点院校182名英语学习者议论文写作文本进行情感倾向分析,研究结果发现学习者在写作中频繁使用正向情感词汇、高阶词汇和抽象词汇来表达正向倾向。本研究最后提出英语教师在词汇教学中应强调使用积极词汇,鼓励学习者在写作中使用复杂词汇来彰显情感和注重通过隐喻方式解读抽象词汇。

Sentiment orientation analysis refers to identify and extract opinions,attitudes and emotions by using natural language processing.This study uses NRC sentiment lexicon and interview method to explore sentiment orientation on argumentative essays by 182 Chinese EFL learners from one university in Beijing.It finds that learners frequently use active lexicons,high-level lexicons and abstract lexicons to express positive orientation.The study finally puts forward to English teachers should emphasize the use of active lexicons in lexicon teaching,encourage learners to use high-level lexicons and focus on abstract lexicons through metaphor.