A Study of the Use and Translation of Archaic Functional Vocabulary in the Berne Convention

The archaic functional vocabulary is highly with the legal features of formality and conservativeness and still holding a place in legal English.The Berne Convention is a good example to study the use and translation of the archaic functional vocabulary.By studying what archaic functional words or phrases are used in the Berne Convention,their meanings and the different use frequencies of them between the Berne Convention and the Copy Right Law of PRC,it has been found that arhcaic adverbs are used of low frequency,while some adjectives or adjectival groups as well as some prepositions or prepositional phrases are used of high frequencies.The use frequencies of the archaic functional vocabulary is higher in the Berne Convention than those in the Copy Right law of PRC.Some suggestions can be put forward to help improve translating Chinese legal documents into English or writing English legal documents.

A Quasi-Experimental Study of English Vocabulary Teaching Based on Incidental Acquisition

Recent years have witnessed a phenomenon that major English teachers in China have adopted the traditional teaching pattern, mechanically linking English pronunciations directly with the meaning of Chinese, which gradually dampens learners’ enthusiasm. The chief purpose of this paper was to design one English vocabulary teaching lesson based on incidental acquisition. More specifically, the questions raised are, on the one hand, whether incidental vocabulary teaching imprints differences on the learning outcomes for middle school students, and, on the other hand, whether incidental acquisition results in positive feedback between teachers and students. The technique we applied was referred to as questionnaires and interviews addressed to a sample of 68 students. Focusing on the effect of incidental vocabulary acquisition, the analysis demonstrated that it could enhance students’ vocabulary capacity. In addition, it was interesting to note that excellent students and average students tended to embrace the new teaching style while underachievers were on the opposite side. On this basis, it is recommended for English teachers to design English vocabulary lessons, adopting visual, auditory, oral, reading or writing training. More precisely, they should use phonics rules and patterns, holistic learning, classified vocabulary teaching, visual illustration or multimedia teaching to give lessons effectively and expand learners’ vocabulary.

The Effectiveness of Explicit Vocabulary Instruction on Productive Vocabulary Learning in Writing Among Intermediate School Learners in Saudi Arabia

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of explicit vocabulary instruction on productive vocabulary learning in writing among intermediate school learners in Saudi Arabia,verify the existence of any statistically significant differences at the significance level of 0.01 between the mean scores of the post-test of the control group and the experimental group in the vocabulary test,and verify the existence of any statistically significant differences at the significance level of 0.01 between the mean scores of the pre-and post-test of the experimental group in the vocabulary test in favor of the post-test.The study community consisted of all intermediate school students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,while the study sample included 30 students.The experimental method was adopted to identify the effectiveness of explicit vocabulary instruction on productive vocabulary learning in writing and the achievement test was used as the study tool.The study reached many results including there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level of 0.01 between the mean scores of the post-test of the control group and the experimental group in the vocabulary test and there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level of 0.01 between the mean scores of the pre-and post-test of the experimental group in the vocabulary test in favor of the post-test.According to these results,some recommendations and proposals were made including training English teachers at the intermediate school level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,on explicit vocabulary instruction and conducting future researches on the trends of English teachers at the intermediate school level,in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,regarding the adoption of explicit vocabulary instruction while teaching the English language.

Research on Vocabulary Learning in English Classroom Teaching Based on Corpus

The difficulty of learning English is not only related to interest,but also related to the correctness of learning methods.Especially in English teaching,a comprehensive and in-depth mastery of vocabulary can improve the level of English language,learn English knowledge better,and improve the level of cross-cultural communication.The application of corpus in English classroom vocabulary teaching can provide more educational space for vocabulary teaching,enrich teaching methods,and at the same time,facilitate students to learn vocabulary and lay a foundation for learning English language.To this end,this article first describes the important role of corpus application in vocabulary learning in English classroom teaching.Secondly,it discusses the difficulties of vocabulary learning and the factors that affect the quality of learning.Finally,in order to enhance the learning effect of students and improve the teaching level,several learning strategies have been formulated to continuously highlight the practicality of the corpus.

Ecological Classroom Model for Vocabulary Teaching Based on Markov Chain

This paper explores the current English vocabulary teaching classroom based on an eco-linguistic perspective and the Markov chain,points out the ecological imbalance in the English vocabulary classroom,and proposes measures to solve the problem and strategies to build an ecological English vocabulary learning classroom,in order to provide some reference for future English vocabulary curriculum reform and curriculum design.In this paper,a random sample of 20 students from each class was taken from an advanced arts class and an advanced science class.The results show that after a semester of teaching process,the overall English scores of the arts and science classes improved,and since,the arts classes improved more and the teachers’teaching quality was better.

English Translation of Chinese Traditional Cultural Vocabulary Under the Context of Cultural Dissemination

The influence of Chinese culture in English-speaking countries is still not as significant as that of Japan and other East Asian countries.Therefore,it is necessary to explore the English translation of vocabulary with Chinese elements.Based on the main purpose of cultural dissemination,this article briefly classifies vocabulary with Chinese elements,explores translation strategies for Chinese traditional cultural vocabulary,and summarizes the actual cultural propaganda effects.The article also provides insights and suggestions for subsequent strategy applications.

A Study on Mobile Terminal-Based Deep Learning of English Vocabulary from a Multimodal Perspective

Within the cognitive theory of multimedia learning framework,this study explores the practical path to realize the deep learning of mobile terminal-based English vocabulary.It also discusses how to stimulate learners’positive emotions to learn actively,construct a mental lexicon,and encourage learners to use high-order thinking to realize the transfer and innovation of knowledge.

A Study on Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition Under the Categorization Theory

In cognitive linguistics,debates on the status and functions of categorization have been a heated issue.In semantics and second language acquisition,scholars have discussed and achieved vocabulary acquisition from different perspectives and academic levels.Vocabulary learning exerts a fundamental role in second language vocabulary acquisition(SLVA),and it is closely related to learners’cognitive competence.However,studies on second language vocabulary acquisition under the categorization theory in cognitive linguistics have received less attention from linguists when compared with other studies.This paper employs two representative dimensions,the basic-level effect and the prototype effect,under the categorization theory to further delve into the implications on second language vocabulary acquisition.This article first provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature and the approaches of the categorization theory,and then analyzes the relations and implications for second language vocabulary acquisition under the categorization theory from the perspective of the basic-level and the prototype effects.The research results showed that the basic-level effect on SLVA is mainly on the classification of word categories distinguished from the superordinate and subordinate categories,while the prototype effect is more on understanding the complexity and use of word meaning.

Unveiling the Pedagogical Potency of Quizlet:Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition and Academic Performance Among Business English Major Students in China

The effectiveness of Quizlet,an online vocabulary learning tool,in enhancing vocabulary acquisition and academic performance among Business English major students in China was investigated in this study.With emphasis on the importance of vocabulary proficiency for English learners,especially those in English-related majors,this research aimed to understand the impact of Quizlet on vocabulary mastery and its connection to overall academic success.A one-academic-year longitudinal experiment was carried out involving two classes,utilizing quantitative methods for assessing vocabulary retention and academic progress.Improvement was seen in the final exam rankings and vocabulary retention rates in Quizlet-engaged classes.Hopefully,this study could provide valuable insights for educators,curriculum designers,and researchers,guiding the optimization of language acquisition strategies in the digital age.

语言符号与知觉符号表征对外语词汇习得的影响比较:来自行为与脑电的实验证据

通过行为与脑电实验技术,比较外语词汇学习过程中,语言符号与知觉符号表征对词汇记忆编码与再认的影响过程,从而考察语义表征对词汇习得的影响机制。行为结果表明,语言符号与知觉符号表征条件下被试对词汇学习效果的主观判断无显著差异,但后者比前者有更高的词汇再认正确率。脑电结果表明,对于词汇编码阶段,相较语言符号表征,知觉符号表征在编码晚期诱发更正的LPC成分;对于词汇再认阶段,知觉符号表征条件诱发更大N400成分,且脑电时频分析表明该条件下出现更为明显的μ波抑制及θ波功率增强现象。研究结果综合表明,与语言符号表征便捷但非模态化的语义加工相比,知觉符号表征加深了词汇晚期编码的深度,并通过知觉模拟,利用多模态信息提高了词汇的形象化再认,从而推动了再认阶段的语义检索,最终内隐性地提高了词汇学习效果。

新颖词语义韵的发生机制:“双枣树”效应的证据

以中文母语者为被试开展词汇学习实验,既操控新颖词出现的语境情感(积极、消极、中性),又操控语境的变异性(重复、变化),检验语境情感是否可通过阅读接触,从语境迁移到新颖词以及这种迁移是否影响新颖词习得的效果,从而探索新颖词语义韵的发生机制。196名被试参加了实验,他们在不同的语境情感和语境的变异性条件下一共阅读了45个篇章,然后对9个新颖词进行情感效价评分并参加了三种不同的词汇知识测试。结果显示,只有在重复阅读相同材料的条件下,语境的情感才顺利地迁移到新颖词,表现出明显的“双枣树”效应,而与此相反的是,只有在变化语境下,语境情感才对新颖词词形及词义的学习具有显著的预测作用,在越积极的情感语境里,词形和词义的习得效果也越好。“双枣树”效应有效地解释了新颖词语义韵的发生机制,也为新词学习提供了重要启示。

话题任务驱动下《国际中文教育中文水平等级标准》词表的主题化重构

以话题任务目标驱动词汇学习是一条值得探索的教学路径,而系统权威的主题框架和主题词表建设是这一教学模式得以高质量实现的基础性工作。本研究以《国际中文教育中文水平等级标准》为指导,通过对“话题任务内容”的梳理与整合,构建起一个覆盖面广、层次丰富,包含8个一级主题、41个二级主题和130个三级主题的主题框架。在此框架下对《等级标准》词表进行主题化重构,形成了有别于词频导向的主题聚类词表,并就主题词表在具体教学中的应用提出了三点建议,即话题的针对性选取、任务的多元化设计,以及词表的全过程介入。

国际中文词汇教学研究热点和趋势——基于CiteSpace的文献计量分析(2000—2022)

本文基于中国知网期刊数据库,运用CiteSpace软件对2000—2022年的国际中文词汇教学期刊论文进行了可视化计量分析,并结合文献回溯阅读,系统梳理了国际中文词汇教学研究的热点和趋势。研究表明:21世纪以来,国际中文词汇教学研究总体上呈现出前期缓慢上升后期持续回落的特点;词汇教学研究文献分布广泛但仍以本专业学术期刊为主要阵地,发文的代表机构为北京语言大学等高校;热点研究主题为词汇教学的方法、策略、原则、模式、本位观、网络新词、词义、辨析等;围绕词汇教学的实证研究及与“一带一路”、大纲编写等关键词结合的应用性研究正在成为新的趋势。

构建科技汉语“预本全链条衔接”教学新模式

科技汉语是为满足理工类来华留学生本科阶段数学、物理、化学及计算机等理工类专业课程学习的需要,而设置的为来华留学生专业学习服务的专门用途汉语。科技汉语不只是科普性质的专业汉语,还需要有理工类专业课程的目标牵引。本研究遵从结构主义整体性原则,以内容与语言融合式理念为指导,从语料库建设、词表研制、教材编写等资源建设方面构建了科技汉语从预科到本科的全链条衔接模型,贯彻了定量分析研制科技汉语词表的创新模式。

词源学视角下的大学英语词汇记忆模式探究

词汇是构成语言的最小单位,语言学习以词汇学习为根本。英语作为印欧语系的一个语支,其演变过程深受西方历史文化的影响,不仅词汇来源广泛且具有显著的构词特征。纵观英语学习历程,词汇的记忆和数量的掌握是学习者所面临的重要挑战之一,严重影响到学习者的英语习得效果。本文旨在从词源学视角解读英语词汇的历史及其背后所隐藏的文化典故,深入了解词汇来源和构词规则,扩展学生对西方历史文化知识的了解,探究英语词汇的记忆策略和技巧,以帮助学生打破词汇学习的瓶颈,拓展词汇掌握的广度和深度,提高词汇习得的趣味性和效率性。

应用型本科院校大学英语词汇学习策略调查分析

词汇量是衡量英语学习者英语水平的一个重要指标,但词汇量的积累却是一个非常艰难的过程。本研究通过对118名在校大学生为期一年的追踪研究,深入观察分析他们词汇学习方法和学习效果两者之间的关系,通过定量分析的方式,客观呈现不同学习方法与学生成绩的关系,不同性别、生源、专业学生在各变量上的差异性分析,影响成绩的因素在影响权重中占有不同等的地位,有正向的、有负向的,需要根据不同的情况调整学习方法。

文化语言视域下中日茶品命名对比研究

中日语言中的茶类词汇是中日两国茶文化发展与交流的产物,其中茶名是传达成茶相关信息的重要途径,也是研究各国茶文化的重要窗口。本文基于课题组前期建设的“中日韩三国茶类词汇语料库”,从两国茶名词汇存有量、类属要素进行计量与整理,考察中日两种语言在茶类命名上呈现的倾向与理据,进而从文化语言学与命名学视域下探寻中日“茶名”所蕴含的文化元素及其成因。

高校机械专业英语教学方法刍论

机械专业英语既是机械类的专业课,又是英语类课程。机械专业英语的词汇、语法、阅读、写作等方面的教学要求,与公共英语既有重叠之处,又有明显的不同之处。为有效地开展机械专业英语的教学工作,高效利用课堂,使学生更好地掌握机械专业英语知识,提高机械专业英语的教学效果,教师应从词汇语法、长难句研读、写作等方面着重进行教学改革,以适应社会对机械专业人才的英语水平要求,提高学生的就业竞争力。

Involvement Load Hypothesis and Senior Middle School Students' Vocabulary Retention

The purpose of the paper is to study retention of vocabulary acquired incidentally on task-induced involvement by senior middle school students. Grade two of senior middle students participated in the experiments, testing whether retention of vocabulary acquired incidentally is contingent on amount of task-induced involvement.Using short-and long term, namely immediate posttest and delayed posttest, retention of twelve unfamiliar words was investigated in three learning tasks (reading, reading plus fill-in and writing) with varying degrees of “involvement load”- various combinations of need, search and evaluation. The results of the experiment partially support the Involvement Load Hypothesis: retention in the writing group was higher than that in the reading plus fill-in group; retention in the reading plus fill-in group was higher than that in the reading group. The results are discussed in light of the construct of task-induced involvement.

An Empirical Study of Depth of Vocabulary Knowledge and Vocabulary Learning Metacognitive Strategies of Non-English Majors

This paper concentrates on the depth of vocabulary knowledge and vocabulary learning metacognitive strategies used by Chinese non-English majors in an independent college.Results show the depth of vocabulary knowledge of the subjects only reaches the passing level.And metacognitive strategies are correlated significantly with the depth of vocabulary knowledge.