The new syllabus sets the standards for college English comprehension, particularly emphasizing the students' need for listening and speaking. Additionally, the traditional "grammar-translation" approach has been c...The new syllabus sets the standards for college English comprehension, particularly emphasizing the students' need for listening and speaking. Additionally, the traditional "grammar-translation" approach has been criticized and become overlooked, while its counterpart, the "communicative approach", has become increasingly popular. The result is that "language communication" is being emphasized rather than "basic language core theories" incorporating grammar rules and this might not be totally advisable. The author analyses the present educational situation pertaining to college English education and recommends responsive strategies and an improved response towards the need for grammar education.展开更多
文摘The new syllabus sets the standards for college English comprehension, particularly emphasizing the students' need for listening and speaking. Additionally, the traditional "grammar-translation" approach has been criticized and become overlooked, while its counterpart, the "communicative approach", has become increasingly popular. The result is that "language communication" is being emphasized rather than "basic language core theories" incorporating grammar rules and this might not be totally advisable. The author analyses the present educational situation pertaining to college English education and recommends responsive strategies and an improved response towards the need for grammar education.