This paper presents a case study of second language (L2) writing from a sociocultural perspective and highlights the mediational role of a piece of classic prose, "Youth," as a psychological tool in the reflection...This paper presents a case study of second language (L2) writing from a sociocultural perspective and highlights the mediational role of a piece of classic prose, "Youth," as a psychological tool in the reflection writing process. Sixty English majors from a Chinese university participated in the study. Data were collected through reflection writing and interviews and were treated with the grounded theory method. The findings showed that in the appropriation of the classic prose, students not only improved their language skills but also deepened their understanding of the theme, which contributed to the buildup of their philosophy of life in a meaningful way.展开更多
Henry Fielding,incontrovertibly praised as " the father of English novels,deserves another recognition,much more significantly,the first theorist on the obit of English novel with the theory of " comic epic ...Henry Fielding,incontrovertibly praised as " the father of English novels,deserves another recognition,much more significantly,the first theorist on the obit of English novel with the theory of " comic epic poem in prose" as an attempt to revolt against new-classicism.This attempt,despite its revolutionary and bold flavor,is immature and incomplete,which is bound to be attributed to the general context of neo-classicism against which Fielding vigorously averted but inevitably leaned.展开更多
During COVID-19,the entire human race is facing a major change that is rare in this century.The intricate competition between countries and the ever-changing situation at home and abroad have put forward new propositi...During COVID-19,the entire human race is facing a major change that is rare in this century.The intricate competition between countries and the ever-changing situation at home and abroad have put forward new propositions for education in schools.As the collection of human wisdom for thousands of years,the classics of poetry and prose carry the endless spiritual strength of the Chinese nation,the spiritual support for the healthy growth of young people,and the cultural essence of morals and values education.Using ancient poems and classics as the breakthrough point,excavating cultural essence,reciting texts,interpreting meanings,and practicing them enhance students?humanistic quality and cultural selfconfidence in addition to cultivating future talents with deep Chinese roots and broad modem vision.展开更多
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文摘This paper presents a case study of second language (L2) writing from a sociocultural perspective and highlights the mediational role of a piece of classic prose, "Youth," as a psychological tool in the reflection writing process. Sixty English majors from a Chinese university participated in the study. Data were collected through reflection writing and interviews and were treated with the grounded theory method. The findings showed that in the appropriation of the classic prose, students not only improved their language skills but also deepened their understanding of the theme, which contributed to the buildup of their philosophy of life in a meaningful way.
文摘Henry Fielding,incontrovertibly praised as " the father of English novels,deserves another recognition,much more significantly,the first theorist on the obit of English novel with the theory of " comic epic poem in prose" as an attempt to revolt against new-classicism.This attempt,despite its revolutionary and bold flavor,is immature and incomplete,which is bound to be attributed to the general context of neo-classicism against which Fielding vigorously averted but inevitably leaned.
文摘During COVID-19,the entire human race is facing a major change that is rare in this century.The intricate competition between countries and the ever-changing situation at home and abroad have put forward new propositions for education in schools.As the collection of human wisdom for thousands of years,the classics of poetry and prose carry the endless spiritual strength of the Chinese nation,the spiritual support for the healthy growth of young people,and the cultural essence of morals and values education.Using ancient poems and classics as the breakthrough point,excavating cultural essence,reciting texts,interpreting meanings,and practicing them enhance students?humanistic quality and cultural selfconfidence in addition to cultivating future talents with deep Chinese roots and broad modem vision.