Translation Strategies of Ambiguity in English Language and Literature

The translation of English language and literary works has always been crucial for cross-cultural communication.However,a key challenge in translating such works is the accurate communication of ambiguity,which refers to expressions deliberately used in English texts with unclear meanings.These expressions are often poetic and carry deep symbols and implications,adding a unique charm to literary works.This article explores the manifestations of ambiguity in English language and literature and the translation strategies that can be employed to optimize the translation of ambiguity in the English language and literature.

Research on English Language and Literature Teaching Strategies Based on Situational Teaching Method

The teaching of English language and literature not only focuses on developing students’English language proficiency but also emphasizes their understanding and cognition of the cultural connotations behind the English language.This dual focus aims to cultivate students’cross-cultural communication skills and practical English skills.The application of the situational teaching method can create corresponding learning scenarios based on English language knowledge,thereby enriching students’learning experiences and understanding within these scenarios.This method has significant advantages in enhancing the effectiveness of English language and literature teaching.Consequently,this paper first analyzes the significance of applying the situational teaching method in university-level English language and literature instruction.It then proposes several strategies for implementing this method,with the goal of enhancing students’language awareness,cultural literacy,and comprehensive English skills.

The Enlightenment of Language Attrition and Forgetting to English Vocabulary Memory Strategies for College English Majors

This paper reviews the theory of language attrition,which refers to the loss or degradation of second language skills due to lack of using the second language for a certain period of time.Although our country attaches great importance to English language teaching,most of college English majors use English far less frequently than that of Chinese in real life,which makes them easily influenced by language attrition.Therefore,it is of great significance for college English majors to improve the efficiency of English vocabulary memory from the perspective of language attrition combined with Forgetting.This thesis consists of three parts.Chapter one is an analysis the concept of language attrition and Forgetting.Chapter two describes and analyzes the existing problems in current vocabulary memory among the college English majors via a questionnaire survey.The final chapter puts forward some corresponding countermeasures to help college English majors get rid of the influence of language attrition on vocabulary learning.

An Analysis of the Foreign Language Anxiety among Chinese Non-English Majors

In college English learning, many learning variables are considered to influence the proficiency of studying, among which, anxiety is one of the most important affective variables. There is a negative correlation between anxiety and foreign language learning. The present study explores the correlation between foreign language anxiety and language performance. It put forward two suggestions concerning what language teachers can do to help Non-English Major students lower their foreign language anxiety.

An Experimental Study on the Development of Self-access Language Learning by Non-English Majors

Self-access language learning has attracted much attention in second language teaching and researching. This paper aims to do some researches on developing self-access language learning in the self-access center and test its effect on developing learner autonomy. Data,collected in the form of questionnaires and interview,were analyzed. Results show the development of self-access language learning by non-English majors.

Error Analysis of English Pronunciation Acquisition by Chinese Non-English Majors

Chinese non-English majors are a large group of English learners.In the process of English pronunciation acquisition,issues such as incomplete phonological knowledge,transfer of mother tongue,and overgeneralization,lead to confusion of phonemes and stress,misunderstanding of syllable structure,and errors of assimilation,drop,and epenthesis.The accuracy of English pronunciation can only be improved by knowing both English and Chinese phonological systems,strengthening the teaching of English phonological knowledge,and adopting various phonological training activities.

The Use of Children＇s Literature With University English as a Foreign Language Learners in Taiwan

This paper reports findings from a longitudinal qualitative study that investigated the use of children＇s literature for Taiwan Residents University English as a Foreign Language （EFL） students＇ reading. During the course of their sophomore year, 17 students participated and each student held two to seven individual reading sessions, to which they brought a self-selected children＇s picture storybook or children＇s novel they had finished reading on their own and orally read it to the researcher. Their oral reading and the discussion of each book with the researcher were audio recorded. To gain insight into the reading progress, these oral data were categorized and analyzed in terms of mispronunciation patterns, misunderstanding of vocabulary, misinterpretation of sentence or passage, and researcher＇s guidance. General findings of the 17 participants were presented in three categories： （1） vocabulary acquisition, （2） common comprehension problems, and （3） common pronunciation problems. Further analysis of two motivated students who read five to seven books revealed that （1） these two EFL learners gradually developed conscious awareness of their own pronunciation and comprehension errors and （2） they progressively acquired better competence to apply the pronunciation tips and reading comprehension techniques provided by the researcher during previous sessions. These findings and corresponding implications are discussed and further research suggestions are made.

To Solve the Problems of English Teaching in China: A Comprehensive Literature Review

English education in China has its problems due to its history and teaching environment,such as deficiency of communication purpose,insufficiency of teaching on oral expression and so on.Consequently,to solve the problems of English teaching in China seems necessary.Therefore,the solutions as the changes of policy,updated teaching methods,improvement of teacher’s skills on teaching and diverse ways of teaching should be pointed out.

On the Value Cultivation of Chinese University English Majors

Foreign language education should integrate cultural teaching into the training of linguistic skills. Values, as the core of culture and moral education, should be paid enough attention to. During the study process of Chinese university English majors, they inevitably encounter enormous information of Western cultures and values, and their own values may come into conflict with the ones they meet. So the English teachers have the responsibility to help the students construct correct values. Such principles as cultivating critical thinking, offering the course of Chinese culture and using group discussions and activities should be followed during instruction to facilitate the value cultivation among English majors

Thinking the Application of Integrating Literature into Non-English Major Undergraduates English Teaching

Literature often reflects a particular cultural perspective, which can provide an authentic context and situation to language teaching. A foreign culture given through literature may increase the students' understanding of that culture and spur their own imagination. Therefore, it is very significant for English teachers to improve their self-cultivation of literature and try to apply literature, this intellectually stimulating vehicle, to illustrate language use and to introduce culture. This essay will first examine the significance of literature, correct some misconceptions, and then put forwards some suggestions on the selection and application of literary texts.

A Qualitative Study of Non-English Majors' Learner Autonomy in Out-of-class English Learning Contexts

The aim of the study was to explore non-Engish majors' actual practice of out-of class English learning activities and the relationship between out-of-class English learning and language proficiency. Data were gathered through qualitative methods by semi-structured interviews and observation with 6 non-English majors from Tianjin Foreign Studies University. Students' CET-4 scores were collected as well. Out-of-class observation was conducted with two participants who represent respectively high and low scores in CET. The results indicated that high scorers generally showed higher level of learner autonomy in out-of-class learning context. than low scorers. Most of the participants hoped to obtain more guidance and recommendations for learning materials and learning strategies so as to improve their language skills.

A Probe Into CLT Pedagogical Implications for English Majors in China's Mainland： A Holistic Educational Paradigm

Notwithstanding the tremendous progress of foreign language teaching （FLT） and foreign language education （FLE） in China's Mainland, there still remain large-scale margins as reflective argumentation on the issue of methodology, pedagogy, and educational paradigm to probe into. Among each respective margin concerning this FLT and FLE, this paper deepens the aspects of methodological approach of communicative language teaching （CLT） and holistic educational paradigm. Furthermore, this paper elaborates the current dominant teaching status and makes discussion on the topic of harmony between English teaching and using, taking Basic English course for English majors in China's Mainland as the case study.

Research on the Linguistic Features of British and American Literary Works from a Cross-cultural Perspective

British and American literary classics are very rich,and they are the bright pearls in the treasure house of world literature.British and American literary creations are produced under unique regional cultures.Different regional cultures have their own language characteristics and connotations.To understand the work deeply,they must have a deep understanding and understanding of their background culture.British and American literature is an important reflection of British and American culture.By analyzing the language characteristics of British and American literature,we can better understand the development characteristics of British and American culture and strengthen our understanding of the background and connotation of British and American culture.Next,this paper will analyze the linguistic characteristics of British and American literary works from a cross-cultural perspective to strengthen the understanding and cognition of British and American culture.

Promoting Intercultural Understanding in China’s High School ELT Class-rooms through Young Adult Literature

Language teaching involves not only developing students’linguistic performance but also promoting their intercultural competence.Within the intercultural competence framework,learners acquire skills that enable them to discover the complexity of various cultures and enhance intercultural understanding(IU).Young adult literature offers opportunities for English learners to en⁃counter cultural differences and creatively engage themselves with the diversity of the world.This paper firstly lists the worldwide calling for IU education.Then,it presents problems with IU education in English language teaching(ELT)classrooms in Chinese context.Finally,it provides a diversity of teaching approaches towards IU by means of young adult literature.

Factors for the Major Changes in the English Language

本文阐述了引起英语变迁的历史因素-罗马人,条顿人,诺尔曼人的四次入侵;以及音变因素-e音的丢失和元音大转移。此外,印刷业的发展加速了拼写的标准化,十六、十七世纪英国文艺复兴极大地丰富了英语词汇。

A Brief Discussion on the Chinese College English Language Curriculum for the Non-English Major Learners

Chinese college English Language Curriculum is a complicated teaching system combined with a variety of teaching modes and teaching methodologies. It is guided by foreign language teaching theories and takes the English language knowledge and application skills, cross-cultural communication and learning strategies as its main content. In addition, as the main basis of English education for non-English major undergraduates in colleges and universities, this curriculum helps to cultivate students' English comprehensive application ability, especially for their listening and speaking skills while improving their abilities of selfeducation. It can also strengthen learners' comprehensive cultural quality in order to meet the need of social development and international communication.

The Relationship between Language Learning Strategy and the CET-6 Scores

It investigates the relationship between language learning strategy and the CET-6 scores of students majoring in English as a foreign language(EFL). Participants consists of a volunteer pool of 45 second-year English major students at Tianjin Polytechnic University. A revised version 7.0 of Oxford's(1990, pg. 293-300) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning(SILL)and the CET-6 are administered as measures of learning strategy and the CET-6 scores. An analysis of ANOVA and Multiple Correlation is conducted to examine the relationships among six types of learning strategies and scores of CET-6. Results of this analysis reveals that metacognitive strategies and affective strategies are two major language learning strategies that preferred by the participants in the English learning process. While metacognitive strategies and affective strategies preferred by the participants do not have a statistically significant correlation with the scores of CET-6. It is the memory strategies and social strategies that have a significant correlation with the scores of CET-6.

以核心能力培养为导向的英语专业文学课程教学路径探索与实践

2018年教育部颁发的《普通高等学校本科专业类教学质量国家标准》(以下简称《国家标准》)对外语专业人才需要具备的能力提出了新的要求。本文在对《国家标准》提出的外语专业人才核心能力,即外语运用能力、文学赏析能力、跨文化能力和思辨能力的内涵及关系研究基础上,提出了以文学作品为载体,以提高文学赏析能力为首要目标,以“文学知识积累+文学作品研读+文学批评+评价与判断”为具体内容的英语专业文学课程教学模式,以期为提高外语专业人才培养质量提供一条可供借鉴和操作的路径。

人工智能辅助高校英语专业“英美文学”教学探析

针对目前高校英语专业“英美文学”课程教学中存在的一些问题,如未能充分引导学生发挥主观能动性、文本分析及作品选择方面的局限性等,探析人工智能辅助推动“英美文学”课程教学改革的可行性。人工智能的引入将极大地丰富“英美文学”课程的教学内容,使得对文学作品的分析达到新的高度,突破作品选择的局限性,为学生提供个性化的学习支持,促进“英美文学”教学的国际交流与合作。因此,高校英语专业的“英美文学”教学若能抓住人工智能带来的新机遇,扬长避短,那么人工智能必将对培养具有国际视野和跨文化交流能力的优秀外语人才起到推动作用。