Cognitive linguistics has gained more and more attention over the years since it provides new horizon to understand language in relation to human experience. At present, it is of prevalence to study education from the...Cognitive linguistics has gained more and more attention over the years since it provides new horizon to understand language in relation to human experience. At present, it is of prevalence to study education from the linguistic perspective. This paper tends to center on education discourses, both written texts and educational practices, and understand their underlying cognitive or cultural models by resorting to the metaphorical theory in cognitive linguistics.展开更多
Recently the so called ＂China Threat＂ theory frequently appears in some western publications. Since in the eyes of many American scholars and columnists, China will become a huge threat to the western world. In this...Recently the so called ＂China Threat＂ theory frequently appears in some western publications. Since in the eyes of many American scholars and columnists, China will become a huge threat to the western world. In this paper, firstly the author will use Fairclough and Foucault＇s Critical Discourse Analysis （CDA） theories to explain how this editorial was produced, distributed and consumed. Then in order to understand what effect the editorial might achieve, the author will make an analysis on its claim, ground, warrant and backing according to Toulmin＇s methods and procedures of argumentation. In the end of this thesis, the author would say that among these new changes and uncertainties, China is in need of position itself properly.展开更多
The effects of a task-based learning （TBL） approach on learner progress in L2 public speaking are investigated through questionnaires, a case study, and student evaluations. The 34 completed questionnaires showed th...The effects of a task-based learning （TBL） approach on learner progress in L2 public speaking are investigated through questionnaires, a case study, and student evaluations. The 34 completed questionnaires showed that all of the students made generic preparations for their first individual speech, but relevant and unique improvements for the second one. Speeches given in English by two Chinese undergraduate students in the same Public Speaking course were analyzed in detail to identify phonological improvements in accuracy and fluenc~ The paper concludes that task-based instruction supports learner-initiated learning opportunities outside the classroom, thus encouraging greater learner improvements.展开更多
文摘Cognitive linguistics has gained more and more attention over the years since it provides new horizon to understand language in relation to human experience. At present, it is of prevalence to study education from the linguistic perspective. This paper tends to center on education discourses, both written texts and educational practices, and understand their underlying cognitive or cultural models by resorting to the metaphorical theory in cognitive linguistics.
文摘Recently the so called ＂China Threat＂ theory frequently appears in some western publications. Since in the eyes of many American scholars and columnists, China will become a huge threat to the western world. In this paper, firstly the author will use Fairclough and Foucault＇s Critical Discourse Analysis （CDA） theories to explain how this editorial was produced, distributed and consumed. Then in order to understand what effect the editorial might achieve, the author will make an analysis on its claim, ground, warrant and backing according to Toulmin＇s methods and procedures of argumentation. In the end of this thesis, the author would say that among these new changes and uncertainties, China is in need of position itself properly.
文摘The effects of a task-based learning （TBL） approach on learner progress in L2 public speaking are investigated through questionnaires, a case study, and student evaluations. The 34 completed questionnaires showed that all of the students made generic preparations for their first individual speech, but relevant and unique improvements for the second one. Speeches given in English by two Chinese undergraduate students in the same Public Speaking course were analyzed in detail to identify phonological improvements in accuracy and fluenc~ The paper concludes that task-based instruction supports learner-initiated learning opportunities outside the classroom, thus encouraging greater learner improvements.
