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.

An Empirical Study on Students’Evaluation of Moral Education in Foreign Language Education in China

Students’evaluation of moral education is of great significance for improving the quality of teaching.Through a survey of 2715 undergraduates majoring in foreign languages,this paper analyzes their evaluation of the moral education.Findings show that students speak highly of teachers’competence in moral education,teaching methods and the integration of moral education in the textbooks,but not in the course assessment and the overall effect of moral education.Suggestions were proposed accordingly to improve moral education of foreign language education in China.

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.

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.

The Concept and Thinking of Introducing Multiple Foreign Language Teach ing into Open Education under the Background of“The Belt and Road”

Under the strategic background of“The Belt and Road”,the talents with comprehensive application ability and scientif ic and technological creativity are needed for the international society in the future.At present,Zigong Radio&TV University is in a period of transformation and development.Therefore,the introduction of multiple foreign languages for teaching is especially nec essary for talent cultivation.This paper analyzed the current situation and shortcomings of foreign language teaching in Zigong Ra dio&TV University and put forward the concept and thinking of implementing multiple foreign language teaching in combination with the idea of serving the construction of“The Belt and Road”and the reality of Zigong Radio&TV University.

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.

Systematizing Teacher Development:A Review of Foreign Language Teacher Learning

Foreign language teaching practice is developing rapidly,but research on foreign language teacher learning is currently relatively fragmented and unstructured.The book Foreign Language Teacher Learning,written by Professor Kang Yan from Capital Normal University,published in September 2022,makes a systematic introduction to foreign language teacher learning,which to some extent makes up for this shortcoming.Her book presents the lineage of foreign language teacher learning research at home and abroad,analyzes both theoretical and practical aspects,reviews the cuttingedge research results,and foresees the future development trend,painting a complete research picture for researchers in the field of foreign language teaching and teacher education as well as front-line teachers interested in foreign language teacher learning.This is an important inspiration for conducting foreign language teacher learning research in the future.And this paper makes a review of the book from aspects such as its content,major characteristics,contributions and limitations.

Blended Learning in a Foreign Language Teaching

Foreign language classes using blended learning take place in a classroom and on an educational platform （i.e., Moodle）. Working this way is meant to help in the process of learning a language and not to replace the traditional method. Using the platform allows preparation of fully distant learning courses as well as preparing areas that allow providing the learners with materials that are complementary to the main course （face-to-face）. Virtual Learning Environment （VLE） is nowadays a very popular tool in teaching not only English （although it is the most popular language in Poland）, but other foreign languages such as Russian or German. This paper focuses on some methodological aspects of preparing： （1） distant learning language courses that are complementary to the whole English language course and （2） complementary areas （consultations） in Russian and German. In both cases the author shows components that are essential for the success of the teaching process

（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.

Bilingual Education in the Context of China A Review and Its Implication

Bilingual education has been a buzzword in the mainland of China since the 21st century. China has the greatest population, who learn English as foreign language. Kindergartens and schools of all stages have English course. Therefore, there have been extensive studies and researches concerning bilingual education in the context of China. The effectiveness of bilingual education should be discussed and tested by more relevant studies. This paper introduces linguistic policies and phenomena in China, and reviews the current studies on bilingual education in China both at home and abroad. Finally, some implications for English teaching are put forward to inform teaching practitioners.

Rethinking Speaking Skills in EFL （English as a Foreign Language） Settings

The teaching of speaking has been neglected in EFL （English as a Foreign Language） settings throughout language history which led to negative effects on EFL teachers＇ and learners＇ attitudes. While teachers exhibit hesitation having no preset teaching paradigms at their disposal, learners experience withdrawal in speaking situations that demand interactional ease and socio-pragmatic awareness. Indeed, both the type of instruction and the complexity of this skill make of the teaching of spoken language a highly controversial issue especially with the implicit dichotomy that speaking entails and which opposes accurate mastery of linguistic patterns to ease or facility in meaning transmission. This paper aims at reconsidering the way this dormant skill has been tackled and the interfering variables that should be rethought and revisited while dealing with it.

The Importance of the Language Teaching in Cultural Study

The root purpose of foreign language teaching is also carrying out a kind of cultural education,so can not only deliver the knowledge of language to the student at the time of carrying out this language culture to educate,but want to combine a language characteristics to give its language cultural information for enriching,just can better promote the result of foreign language study.This text aim at discuss English cultural education is in the foreign language teaching have of important function.

A Comparative Analysis of English and Chinese Compliments

Compliment as a speech act is a tool for establishing friendship that creates ties of solidarity in different cultures.This paper introduces the background theories concerning studies of the speech act of complimenting.It makes comparison about making compliments in English and in Chinese from the perspectives of topics,semantic and syntactic structures followed by discussing differences and similarities in performing compliments in two cultures.Moreover,implications of the study to foreign language teaching and learning are provided and the significance of integrating culture teaching to enhance learner’s pragmatic competence and smooth their cross-cultural communication is emphasized.

Observation of UK schools and perspective of TEFL classroom in ChinaElia publis se nos fecris. Faucienatque

In this paper, 3 different foreign/second language-learning classrooms will be presented. There will be a comparison between those classes and TEFL classes in China, including background of different education systems and different teaching methodologies and approaches. In the end, some suggestions will be given to Chinese TEFL classes. The aim is mainly to show the differences between language teaching and learning in the UK and in China, and also to give people a chance to think deeply over the current TEFL teaching and learning in China.

基于人文道德教育的大学英语课程多元读写教学探究--以综合教程“Unit 4 Emerging Adulthood”为例

在课程思政背景下,如何在外语教学中开展人文道德教育,实现立德树人,是亟待教师探讨的问题。以多元读写教学法为理论基础,构建由四个核心环节、八个内容维度和具体要求组成的人文道德教育多元读写教学方案,并以综合教程“成人形成期”这个单元为例,探讨这个教学方案的适用性。教学实践表明,该教学方案可以为外语课程思政的设计与实施提供可行的方法和路径,有助于学生多元读写能力和正面价值观的培养,实现知识学习、能力培养和价值引领相统一的教学目标。

外语教学与课程思政有机融合的路径研究——以“The Man in the Water”的教学为例

外语课程思政是高等教育“大思政”育人格局的重要组成部分,是实现立德树人根本任务的重要一环。针对高校外语课程教学中存在教学主体思政意识不强、教学各维度思政融入不充分等问题,从教师队伍建设和课堂教学设计等维度提出了改进措施。通过“综合英语”课程中“The Man in the Water”的教学案例,具体阐述了基于“学生中心,产出导向,持续改进”理念的课程思政与外语教学全流程有机融合路径。这为探索课程思政与外语教学有机融合、实现知识传授与价值引领相统一的教学实践提供了有益参考。

基于China Daily的高校外语强化课程思政教学初探

将思政元素与国际性英语水平测试有效结合,是通过短期外语强化培训对即将出国留学的高校学子进行爱国教育、增强学生文化自信的重要途径。该研究以发掘China Daily平台优质资源、建设高校短期外语强化培训课程思政为目标,从雅思口语教学实践出发,以袁隆平院士的相关报道为案例,系统介绍China Daily平台在外语课程思政中的重要作用和使用方法,以期对我国高校短期外语强化培训的课程思政开发提供更多思路。

ON THE FUNDAMENTAL DIRECTION OF THE REFORM OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN CHINA

This paper discusses some of the unfounded beliefs in current foreign language education policy and English language teaching, i.e. learning a foreign language will make a person cleverer; learning a foreign language will improve one's potential power and creative ability; the younger the child learns a foreign language, the better he will learn the language. In the light of the problems in current foreign language teaching and foreign language education policy, the paper has put forward some reform proposals including 'differentiating cities from rural areas, stressing teaching efficiency and cutting down class hours, and offering a foreign language in schools either as a compulsory or as a selective course according to different needs of students'. In conclusion, the paper holds that the reform measures will bring benefit to the country as well as to its people and should be a guide to the reform of China's foreign language education.