An Empirical Study on Foreign Language Majors’Needs for Ideological and Political Education Elements in Chinese Universities

The paper takes 2076 undergraduate students majoring in foreign languages from 15 Chinese universities as the research subjects to investigate their demand for ideological and political education elements in foreign language courses.The results show that:(1)Students have high needs for ideological and political education elements in foreign language courses;(2)There are differences in students’needs for ideological and political education elements across different dimensions.Students have higher demand for dimensions such as personal qualities,cultural literacy,moral cultivation,and patriotism,while their demand for dimensions related to constitutional law and political identity is relatively low.Therefore,foreign language majors in Chinese universities should optimize the supply of ideological and political education elements in their courses according to students’needs,and improve the effectiveness of moral education in these courses.

Research on the Status Quo and Improvement Needs of Foreign Language Teachers’ Teaching Competence in Curriculum-Based Ideological Education in Xinjiang Colleges and Universities

This study investigated the status quo and further improvement needs of foreign language teachers’teaching competence in curriculum-based ideological education(CIE)in Xinjiang colleges and universities.The results show that the teachers’teaching competence in CIE is generally good,with the“cultivating quality”being the highest and the“scientific research quality”the lowest;there still exist several problems,such as teachers’lack of theoretical knowledge in CIE,lack of teaching resources,and insufficient abilities in teaching design and research.It is hoped that with the support and efforts from university administrations,teachers can improve their teaching competence in CIE through various approaches adopted and multiple measures taken,thus optimizing their teaching effectiveness,promoting the construction of CIE in Xinjiang colleges and universities in the new era,and contributing to Xinjiang’s high-quality development.

Reflections on Cultivating Critical Thinking in Foreign Language Courses in the Context of Integrating Ideological and Political Theories in All Courses

The education reform of integrating ideological and political theories in all courses is crucial in fostering virtue through education.In the new era,foreign language courses are increasingly prominent in moral education.Learning a language is not just about mastering its language form but also about critically examining the cultural connotations and thinking patterns embedded within it.Therefore,cultivating students’critical thinking skills should be a key focus in foreign language education.First,this paper examines the importance of fostering students’critical thinking in foreign language courses.Second,considering the characteristics of Chinese college foreign language courses,we propose that if we want to cultivate critical thinking among students through foreign language courses,we need to effect pattern transformations across four aspects:teaching philosophy,teaching content,teaching methodology,and teaching evaluation.These transformations also present requirements for foreign language teachers.They should focus on enhancing their comprehensive literacy,including ideological and political literacy,teaching design skills,and the ability to integrate teaching materials with logical thinking.And China’s Standards of English Language Ability(the CSE)serves as an important reference indicator for implementing these transformations.

Research on Ideological Education of Foreign Language Majors in China:Necessity and Approach

The higher education in China aims to cultivate advanced talents who would like to be devoted to cause of socialist construction with firm belief in communism and collectivism and mastery of modern science and technology.The significance of ideological education of undergraduates has been constantly aware of in China since the founding of the nation.In this day and age,with the implementation of cultural development strategies by telling Chinese stories well,the ideological education is increasingly significant in higher education.Compared with other majors,foreign language majors are in greater need for ideological instruction since they have to take a series of courses relevant to foreign cultures including but not limited to the general background,geography,history,literature,society and religion of relevant foreign countries.Even when they practice skills such as reading,listening,speaking and writing,they are supposed to have a clear picture of the cultural background of a certain foreign country or region.Meanwhile,there is particular demand for ideological correctness for their future jobs as teachers,translators or interpreters.Apart from taking compulsory courses of ideological and political theory,foreign language majors shall be cultivated through delivery of ideological education by academic courses,national innovation and entrepreneurship education and extra-curricular activities.

The Research on Cross-Cultural Critical Thinking in English Teaching: A Pedagogical Paradigm Within the Ideological and Political Course Framework

The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.

Construction and Exploration of the Practical Education Mode ——Foreign Language Majors in Colleges and Universities

Social practice is an indispensable component of talents cultivation in universities and a necessary approach to lead students＇ rapid self=development. As one of the applications of Social practice of talents cultivation, practical education in universities refers to a fresh new university education mode： the coordinated development of teaching, managing and serving in universities. Foreign language majors are laden with heavy responsibility ofintemational communications and how to develop and promote the practical education for those students seems much more important and necessary. The paper tries to probe into the practical education mode of foreign language majors in universities and the conclusions are as follows： （1） This mode depends largely the combination of practical education and education of socialist core value system, course studying, career planning, employment and entrepreneurship, serving the society, and financial aid. （2） This mode is able to provide an effective exemplification for the cultivation of the high-qualified and well-educated foreign language talents. （3） This mode is expected to reach the object of talent cultivation in higher education： to cultivate students who are able to contribute to the development of the country in different areas.

Cross-cultural Education Model for Foreign Students in China Inte­grating Ideological and Political Education

With the deepening the“One Belt and One Road”construction,the exchanges between China and other countries in the world are increasingly frequent,the number of foreign students in China is rising,and there are cross-cultural adaptability problems of foreign students in China.The education of foreign students in China undertakes the mission of serving the national external development strategy.In order to better serve the“One Belt and One Road”construction,relying on tradition industry advantage of the School of Civil Engineering,Central South University in civil engineering and railway engineering,a set of cross-cultural education model for foreign students in China integrating ideological and political education is explored and practiced in the foreign student education management of the curriculum system,daily management,cross-cultural counseling,social practice and cultural exchanges,which can be summarized as“one goal,two combinations,three approaches,four abilities and five management measures”.This management model can effectively enhance the cross-cultural adaptability of foreign students,cultivate the emotion of knowing and being friendly to China,improve the education quality of foreign students in China,enhance the international education influence of the Central South University,and promote the spread of Chinese culture.

Native-speakerism in China:An Investigation of Foreign Language Education Policy and Learners’Attitudes

With the development of globalization,the use of English is no longer restricted to native speaker(NS)but also widely spread to non-native speaker(NNS).The importance of English learning is also acknowledged by Expanding and Outer Circle,and English as a foreign language(EFL)education plays a significant role in China’s education.Admitting the fact that non-native English teachers(NNESTs)take up a large proportion of English teachers,English language teaching(ELT)is still greatly influenced by native-speakerism.This research aims to investigate language ideologies reflected in Chinese foreign language education policy(FLEP)at higher education level,and Chinese English learners’attitudes towards native-speakerism and English teachers.A mixed method of policy analysis and survey is adopted in this research.After conducting analysing two FLEPs in higher education level,it is found that linguistic instrumentalism is the prominent language ideology,although native-speakerism and standard English ideology is implicitly demonstrated.Questionnaire is used to investigate 58 Chinese English learners’attitudes,revealing that most participants do not demonstrate bias towards either NESTs or NNESTs.Instead,the strengths and weaknesses of both NEST and NNEST are identified,though participants adhere to native-speakerism in terms of English variety.Overall,English learner’s attitudes are consistent with language ideologies in FLEPs.This research may provide implications for future studies on addressing native-speakerism in Chinese FLEPs,as well as relationship of students’attitudes and language policies.

A Probe into the Path of Integrating Curriculum Ideology and Politics into Foreign Language Teaching

In today’s world,various ideologies and cultural values are intertwined.In this context,foreign language universities have the responsibility of delivering professional talents to the world.Under the great ideological and political education pattern,curriculum ideological and political construction in foreign language teaching is an indispensable part of it.Beginning from the concept of curriculum ideology and politics,this article explains the significance of curriculum ideological and political construction in foreign language teaching as well as explores the path of integration of curriculum ideology and politics into foreign language teaching.

课程思政在高职汽车专业课程教学中的实施路径探索

推动课程思政建设是当今教育发展的要求。基于高职汽车专业发展的特点,剖析了课程思政建设在高职汽车专业课程教学中实施的必要性。结合汽车专业大国工匠及劳动模范的优秀事迹,挖掘高职汽车专业课程的思政元素,开发课程思政资源,探讨课程思政在高职汽车专业课程教学中的实现路径,从而推动高职汽车专业课程的课程思政建设向纵深发展。

高职院校专业群课程思政教学体系重构及实施策略

随着高职院校专业群内涵建设和课程思政建设的深入推进,本着立德树人、德技兼修、全面发展的价值理念,亟需重构高职院校专业群课程思政教学体系,为专业课程教师开展课程思政建设提供实践遵循,弥补专业群内涵建设的不足。针对目前高职院校专业群课程思政教学体系构建存在教学目标缺乏系统设计、教学内容不契合人才培养目标、教学方法不贴近高职学生实际、教学评价缺少指标体系及脱离人才培养效果等现实困境,从二级学院中观层面提出设计专业群“系统分层”的课程思政目标体系、构建专业群“师史事势”的课程思政教学内容、创新专业群“价值引领”的课程思政教学方法、实施专业群“增值赋能”的课程思政教学评价等构建进路及实施策略。

面向新工科建设的仪器类专业数字图像处理课程思政教学案例设计与探索

该文面向新工科建设的“复旦共识”“北京指南”“天大行动”,围绕“新工科建设”和“课程思政育人”两大目标,推进仪器类专业课程思政建设,把思想政治教育贯穿到人才培养体系的全过程,引导学生自尊、自信、自立和自强,强化学生“仪器报国、仪器强国”的使命担当,厚植家国情怀,培养担当民族复兴大任的时代新人。同时探讨结合学校的办学定位、专业特色、人才培养要求,探索课程思政教学与知识教学的有机统一。针对面向仪器类本科生开设的数字图像处理课程,从教学大纲、教案、教材等方面整理补充和仪器仪表行业相关的思政教育元素,设计题材新颖、具有时代特色的仪器类思政教学案例,实现具有“专业知识-思政育人-空天报国-敢为人先”特色的课程思政育人目标,进一步落实课程思政“立德树人成效”根本标准的具体化和可操作化。

课程思政融入材料类专业夏季学期实践的教学探索

将课程思政融入实践教学环节是高等学校贯彻价值塑造、知识传授和能力培养“三位一体”育人理念、落实立德树人根本任务的重要途径。该文以天津大学材料科学与工程学院“走进材料微观世界”夏季学期实践课程思政建设情况为例,从夏季学期实践教学现状和课程思政建设必要性、课程思政改革途径、课程思政元素的挖掘与融入三个方面进行阐述分析,旨在为材料类专业实践教学课程思政建设提供思路,推进全过程、全方位协同育人。

高校智能制造专业课程思政教学改革实践

智能制造专业的设置具有特殊的历史背景和时代使命,如何通过课程思政改革培养德才兼备的智能制造人才是一项重要任务。为此,分析智能制造专业课程思政存在的问题。从课程思政教学改革的总体设计、教学模式、学习效果评价体系三个方面论述智能制造专业课程思政的教学改革实践,并以智能制造导论为例,阐述如何设计课程思政教学内容。最后,介绍取得的育人效果。该专业对课程思政建设的探索和实践可为新时代其他理工科专业建设提供借鉴与思考。

面向国家一流专业的国际贸易实务课程思政建设研究

立足于国家一流专业建设目标,专业课程内容中融入思政教育并进行设计和实施教学,对于培养具有人文素养和科学精神的国际化人才具有重要意义。该文阐述国家一流本科人才德育素养的培养需求,基于课程思政教育理论,提出高校课程思政教育的思考,并设计国际贸易实务课程思政教育改革方案,分析高等教育课程思政教育的启示。通过课程思政教学效果的创新性、可行性、示范性进行综合评估,优化国际贸易实务课程思政教育改革路径,进一步提出对策建议。研究表明,通过提高教师课程思政的教学水平,充分挖掘课程蕴含的思政元素,进而改革课程思政的教学方法,提升学生的德育素养,能够激发学生的创造力和挑战意志,有助于培养具有工匠精神的优秀人才。

“大思政”育人背景下的高校舞蹈专业课程思政实践探索

为使思政元素更好地融入艺术教育教学实践中,在教育理念方面,教师要不断创新教育理念,明确舞蹈专业课程思政的方向,树立协同育人的理念,承担起课程思政的职责;在教学内容方面,教师需挖掘舞蹈之文化意蕴,引导学生坚定文化自信,丰富舞蹈教学理论,提升学生的理性思考能力;在教学实践方面,教师不仅要丰富舞蹈教学的环节,调动学生学习的积极性,而且要融合多元艺术,开拓思政视野,促进舞蹈课堂的高质量建设,完成高校舞蹈课堂“立德树人”的根本任务。

新时代思想政治教育本科专业高质量发展:困境与策略——基于重庆市高校的调研

思想政治教育本科专业高质量发展,既是新时代新征程党的思想政治教育理论创新发展的重大时代课题,也是服务当前党和国家事业发展的应有之义,是培养引领与支撑中国式现代化发展创新人才的关键。研究设计自制问卷,采取非概率随机抽样和典型代表选取相结合的方法对师生开展调研,调查内容主要包括思想政治教育本科专业课程设置、教材建设和人才培养。从调查结果看,师生对思想政治教育本科专业的质量基本持肯定态度,但也认为在新时代中国式现代化建设过程中,重庆市思想政治教育本科专业尚存不适应高质量发展的共性问题。具体表现为:思想政治教育本科专业存在专业发展不平衡、课程设置参差不齐、教材使用不够规范、人才培养质量不高等问题,不能适应当前国家重大战略需求。针对调研发现的问题,提出如下建议:制定“重庆市高校思想政治教育本科专业高质量发展实施方案”,提升专业整体能力;组织编写重庆市高校思想政治教育本科专业基础教材,强化专业基础规范;优化重庆市高校思想政治教育本科专业课程设置,提振人才培养质量;切实抓好重庆市高校思想政治教育本科专业高质量发展学习研讨,优化思想政治教育本科专业发展格局,最终实现思想政治教育本科专业高质量发展。

西部高校外语研究生培养新探索和新实践:院长笔谈

四川外国语大学、西南大学和四川大学积极发扬外语学科“资源共享”传统,主动服务“成渝双城经济圈”建设和西部大开发国家战略,形成了“区域联动、思政铸魂、学科交叉、创新引领”的外语高层次人才培养新理念,着力培养能讲好中国故事、参与全球治理的高素质复合型创新人才,成果于2023年获国家级教学成果二等奖。2023年11月在四川外国语大学召开了“国家级教学成果奖获奖成果推广交流暨西部地区外语研究生教育教学改革研讨会”,会上四川外国语大学、西南大学、四川大学、陕西师范大学、重庆大学、西安交通大学、西北工业大学、西南交通大学、西安电子科技大学等外国语学院分享西部外语学科研究培养新探索和新实践,乘风破浪,砥砺前行,不断完善和丰富“区域联动、思政铸魂、学科交叉、创新引领:西部外语学科研究生培养新实践”的内涵要求,更好地服务国家和社会对外语高端人才的新需求。

新时代高校地理专业课程思政元素挖掘与协同育人路径探索——以自然资源学为例

基于新时代下自然资源学课程思政与协同育人理念,构架课程思政元素教学模式框架,从时间、空间、标题等多维度分析思政元素内涵挖掘与协同育人路径,培养学生对专业学科知识的深刻理解能力、认知能力、价值观及实践应用能力,实现自然资源学思政元素的应用,爱国情怀、世界观的培养,达到专业课程知识和综合素质培养的协同育人目标。

渗透劳动教育的高职外语创新与创业研究——以抚顺职业技术学院英语专业为例

以党的二十大精神为指导,以政策梳理为背景阐述了专业教育与创新创业教育融合的意义。通过对抚顺职业技术学院英语专业创新创业教育现状的调查分析,发现在课程设置中存在的问题,并从组织保障、师资力量、课程安排和课程结构等方面提出了高职外语专业创新创业教育课程设置构想,希望对提升外语专业学生创新创业能力有所帮助。