Cultivating Students' Cultural Awareness in Foreign Language Teaching

Many foreign language teachers are often wondering why their students cannot avoid some mistakes in their writing assignment and oral presentations though the grammatical rules and phrases are quite familiar to them. On the other hand students also complain about the boredom of learning English."What is the use of learning English besides taking exams?"they often ask. In this paper the author is going to discuss language learning and teaching from the cultural perspective. By discussing the importance of culture teaching, the author intends to help both the teachers and the students to get out of their bewilderment. Some useful suggestions will be shared at the end of the paper, aiming to offer some practical and concrete guidance to both the students and my co-workers.

Analysis of Pragmatic Failures and Strategies for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Cross-cultural communication has become an essential course for international students.As foreign students have different cultural backgrounds and languages,pragmatic failures are inevitable for them when communicating in Chinese,thus resulting in unpleasant communication.In order to effectively reduce pragmatic failures,it is necessary to analyze the problems that arise in the process of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and determine the causes.This research is separated into three aspects.Firstly,with the support of the theory of pragmatics and by analyzing the life and learning of foreign students,it can be appreciated that the pragmatic failures of foreign students in using Chinese for communication are very much detailed in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language[1].Secondly,after arranging and analyzing these corpora,the reasons for the pragmatic failures of foreign students are determined.Finally,aiming at the causes of pragmatic failures,corresponding countermeasures and teaching suggestions are proposed.The conclusion drawn from this research is that pragmatic failures occur due to various factors,some of which are essential factors that cannot be changed.This requires effort from both Chinese language teachers and students in the teaching of Chinese as a foreign language to lessen the occurrence of pragmatic failures.

EFL Teaching Guided by Krashen's Hypotheses in Second Language Acquisition Theory

Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.

（Re）Constructing Pedagogical Knowledge in English as a Foreign Language Teacher Education Courses

English language teaching in the post-method condition demands the preparation of critical professionals capable of developing their teaching practice to enhance their pupils＇ language learning process. These professionals should also be able to recognize their prior knowledge as a potential tool to teach and to act autonomously in different educational contexts. Therefore, pre-service teacher education courses need to provide favorable conditions for teacher candidates to engage in reflective practice in order to foster continuous professional development. The main goal of this paper is to discuss the complexity of the pedagogical knowledge （re）construction process in an English as a foreign language （EFL） teacher education course, attempting to understand prospective teachers＇ pedagogical actions and strategies used to cope with classroom problems in their teaching practice. For this reason, some examples of this dynamic process, obtained by class recordings and reflective sessions with future teachers were examined. Results indicated that through self-assessment and reflection, stimulated by these sessions, student-teachers were able to recognize problems in their teaching procedures, as well as analyze their teaching practice and （re）construct their pedagogical knowledge, favoring their students＇ language learning process and their own teaching approach.

Analysis of the Principles of Practicability in Chinese Grammar Teaching to Foreigners

The teaching of Chinese grammar as a foreign language is aimed at enabling foreigners to master the basic Chinese vocabulary,sentences and sentence organization rules so as to improve the language ability of foreigners to communicate in Chinese.It can be seen that the ultimate goal of teaching Chinese as a foreign language is to realize language communication in real life,so the practical principle in teaching is of great criticality.This article briefly introduces the relevant overview of the practical principles of Chinese grammar teaching at first,then implements analysis of practical principles in several aspects,hoping to provide reference for relevant teachers.

The Development and Practice of English teaching in Science and engineering college

With the deepening reform and education system, teacher development is increasingly being taken seriously. Teachers＇ professional development ability is related to the overall level of higher education. For science and engineering colleges, the traditional light text is serious on a weight management, science and engineering university foreign language teacher development is severely limited. In this view, I try to start from the theory of teacher development, combined with the actual characteristics of the University of Science and Engineering, University of Science and Engineering is to expLore the implementation of foreign language teachers＇ professional development path.

Intercultural Education in a Technology-Enhanced Foreign Language Learning Environment Implementing the TPACK Approach:Challenges and Possibilities

In the plurilingual and multicultural contemporary international setting,the educational systems opt for successfully meeting as well as adapting to the rapid social,economic,and technological changes.Based on the premise that intercultural communicative competence holds a significant potential for foreign language instruction,focus should throw into combining teachers’intercultural knowledge with pedagogy and technology.The prospect of introducing intercultural material within the context of teaching scenarios in the curricula of a technology-enhanced foreign language learning environment where the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge(TPACK)approach is implemented,can positively contribute to the teaching process.Under this perspective,cultural and digitally competent teachers can create a framework which will enable learners to fully develop their interactive and linguistic skills and to effectively communicate in a foreign language promoting its social and multicultural dimension whatever the intercultural context.

数智技术赋能高校外语课程思政:理据与内涵

该文基于数智技术赋能教育数字化转型的时代背景,探讨数智技术赋能外语课程思政教学的实践理据,指出数智技术的发展加速人与AI的互动,数智化的“东风”能为智能时代的外语课程思政教学插上“智慧的翅膀”,提供强有力的技术支撑;外语专业兼具工具性和人文性的双重属性能为外语课程思政教学的开展提供得天独厚的条件。在此基础上,分析数智时代外语课程思政的内涵,强化价值导向,以铸魂育人为落脚点,用价值逻辑统合技术逻辑,实现外语教学、思政理念与价值观引领的有机统一;强调智能驱动,以数智技术助力外语学科与思政育人有机融合;明确与党同行方向,博学外国语,笃行中国心,为数智时代“讲好中国故事”贡献外语力量。

农耕文化融入高校外语教学的价值意蕴与实践路径

农耕文化是中华文化之根本,也是构建中华民族核心价值观的精神资源。农耕文化融入高校外语教学具有丰富的价值意蕴,但同时也面临诸多困境。将中华优秀传统农耕文化融入高校外语教学应在内容依托式教学理念指导下,坚持以课程为主导,健全校社协同育人机制,注重虚实并重的教学方法,达成思言融合的教学成效。结合该路径对浙江农林大学涉农专业学生的外语教学进行改革,并对改革效果进行评价。

高职院校跨文化外语教学践行立德树人根本任务实践研究——以《新视野英语教程》(第四版)为例

立德树人是教育的根本任务和基本原则,教师引领学生树立正确的人生观和价值观,培根铸魂为未来人才打好人生底色。本研究以高职英语教材《新视野英语教程》第四版为例,探讨在高职跨文化外语教学中践行立德树人的实践措施,提出高职外语教育应突出职业教育特色,提升教师素养,强化数字赋能教育,教学重在塑造学生健全人格,培养学生核心竞争力,以文化育人,切实在教学实践中落实立德树人根本任务。

新型军事人才军事外语能力培养研究

加强我军官兵的军事外语能力培养,是遂行多样化军事任务的使命要求。军事英语课程是为培养学员运用英语执行对外军事合作交流而开设的一门实战型、通用化、创新性课程。教学团队从重构教学知识体系、优化核心专题设置和加强现实问题研究等方面构建军事英语实战化教学内容,从教学场景、演练平台、教学资源等环节加强实战化教学条件建设,基于中外联演、维和行动等真实任务开展“四位一体”项目式教学,有效提升了军事英语教学质效,为培养新型军事人才军事外语能力作出了积极探索。

基于语料库翻译技术的高校外语翻译教学模式研究

基于语料库翻译技术的高校外语翻译教学,能够显著提升课堂教学的质量,并促进外语教学的信息化发展。目前,这种技术已经在高校外语翻译教学中得到较为广泛的应用。在具体实践中,可以从起始阶段、实施过程以及总结完善这三方面入手,不断优化教学准备、增强教学实际效果、完善教学评价体系,从而为打造高质量外语翻译课堂创造有利条件。

教育信息化背景下制浆造纸专业外语教学改革实践研究

随着科技的不断进步,信息技术与教育行业的融合更加深入。教育信息化已成为如今教育改革的重要方向。在这样的发展趋势下,制浆造纸专业外语教学设计也需紧跟时代步伐,加强对信息技术的应用。基于此,首先,简述了教育信息化背景下制浆造纸专业外语教学改革的必要性,探究了制浆造纸专业外语教学现状;其次,从高校层面、教师层面和学生层面分析了教育信息化背景下制浆造纸专业外语教学改革面临的机遇和挑战;最后,提出深化制浆造纸专业外语教学信息化革新的实践策略,包括构建多元混合教学模式、搭建智慧教学平台、优化信息化教学环境等,以全面推动传统制浆造纸专业外语教学体系的创新。

红色文化融入高校外语课程思政教育研究

红色文化作为高校外语专业教育的思政元素,将红色文化与外语课程思政教育有机融合是实现外语课程思政教育浸润式隐性教育的应有之义。面对国内外复杂的政治环境,高校外语专业人才的德育培养成为高校外语专业人才培养过程的重要一环。本文结合广东开放大学应用外国语学院红色文化融入外语课程思政教育的教学实践,通过创新课程教学、实践活动、管理形式等途径,从校内教学和校外实践两个层面,围绕红色文化内容链、红色文化创新链和红色文化管理链,阐述将红色文化融入外语课程思政教育是高校外语专业立德树人根本任务的集中体现和生动诠释。

高校复合应用型外语人才的培养模式探析

在国际交流日益广泛和经济发展全球化的大背景下,传统的外语人才培养模式已无法满足社会的需求,时代对复合应用型外语人才的需求日趋旺盛。从复合应用型外语人才的时代内涵和特征出发,针对传统外语教育模式与新时代要求间的主要矛盾,探析了"二体多维联动"的高校复合应用型外语人才培养模式。

探究大学英语教学中的课堂互动

如果说英语教学是一门艺术,那么教学方法就是教学艺术的具体表现。文章通过个案研究,结合教学主体与客体的相互关系,阐述互动教学的理论和现实意义,并对互动教学策略的运用进行了探讨,证明互动教学模式将是打破英语教学实践长期低效“瓶颈“的突破口。

以语料库为载体的实践教学模式研究

分析了以语料库为载体的外语实践教学在培养具有高水平外语能力的应用型人才方面所发挥的作用,阐述了语料库建设的各个阶段及方法,确立了语料库为载体的实践教学模式,并分析了实施途径,同时探讨了种种限制因素以期使语料库在外语教学实践中发挥更大的作用。

农林院校“大土木”本科教育若干问题探讨

为了应对竞争日益激烈的教育环境以及解决社会对大学生知识技能新要求的需要,对高校专业调整后土木工程本科教育的培养目标和教育模式进行研究。在综合研究教学反馈和调查资料的基础上,结合农林院校的办学条件和特点,就"大土木"本科教育的专业课程设置和外语教学2个方面进行了分析。分析认为,改革课程设置和重视外语教学是促进土木工程学科发展和毕业生就业的有效措施。

功能语言学在中国的应用研究与发展

文章在文献检索的基础上,采用文献分析的方法,从外语教学研究、翻译理论与实践和文体学研究三个方面,分析了30年来功能语言学在中国应用研究的发展。并将应用研究进一步区分为应用研究和实用研究,指出功能语言学的理论研究与应用研究在中国已经取得了巨大的成就,实用研究作为理论与实践结合的最终环节没有得到足够的重视,发展不够完备,还需要进一步加强。

基于“产出导向法”的对外汉语记叙文写作教学实践研究

将“产出导向法”(POA)应用于初中级对外汉语综合课,考察POA对学生记叙文写作的有效性。通过对比实验组与对照组产出的文本,发现与传统教学模式相比,POA能显著提升初中级汉语学习者记叙文的写作水平,提高文本的流利性、复杂性和准确性,同时能明显改善产出文本中目标语法项目的使用情况,但对提升目标词汇项目的使用未显示出优势。结合研究结果与学生访谈,本文提出将POA应用于对外汉语课堂教学的3点建议。