Current Status of Oral English in Non-English Major Teaching in China

It is out of the question that oral English is very important in non English major teaching and learning in China. But drawing on a series of investigation and evaluation, the article uncovers that in fact the importance oral English is overlooked presently in a number of Chinese universities. After analyzing the underlying causes, the author presents us with some tentative solutions to the problems.

A Study on Attitude to Western Culture of English Majors and Non-English Majors

With different learning purposes and environment, the attitude to western culture of English majors and non-English majors is hypothetically different. But after the study conducted with the method of questionnaire, the hypothesis is proved to be wrong. Thus, the writer analyses the reasons for the problem and suggests the pedagogic practice.

On English Vocabulary Teaching of Non-English Major Students

Non-English major students often feel frustrated in learning English vocabulary by rote memorization. Meanwhile, as thebasis of understanding and expressing language, vocabulary is vital to the smooth development of college English teaching reformsand the comprehensive improvement of students' English level. Therefore, it's necessary for college English teachers to researchthe rules of vocabulary teaching and give indispensable guidance to students.

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.

A Study of Cultivating Autonomous Listening Ability of Non-English Majors

Based on the literature review of learner autonomy,this paper analyses the necessity and importance of cultivating autonomous listening ability for non-English majors.Then,it presents some practical ways of cultivating autonomous listening ability of non-English majors.

College English Grammar Teaching for Non-English Majors

Grammar is very important in language learning. The mastery of English grammar is the basic English skill. However,most non-English majors are relatively poor in English and English grammar. They think grammar learning is boring and have a negative attitude towards grammar. So,it's necessary and urgent to teach them grammar.

A Probe into the Reasons for Less Frequent Use of Memory Strategies by Chinese Non-English Majors

Based on the results of the questionnaire survey,supplemented with the classroom observation and individual interview,the author probes into the reasons why Chinese non-English majors use memory strategies infrequently.On the one hand,the students do not know about memory techniques and on the other hand,they seldom receive memory strategy training in class.Therefore,it is strongly suggested that teachers be encouraged to become familiar with recent learner strategy research findings,and integrate the teaching of language learning strategies with classroom instruction plans.Only in this way can they offer their students a great deal of guidance in experimenting with new different strategies to enhance their learning.

Suggestions on How to Stimulate Non-English Major Sophomores' English Learning Motivation

Many researchers regard motivation as a very important factor for second language learners to acquire the language successfully.Motivated students will perform better than unmotivated students in language learning,therefore,they will develop the potential of second language skills better.This research studied the motivation types of 255 sophomores from Huanghuai University.A questionnaire based on the one designed by Qin Xiaoqing and Wen Qiufang was adopted.The results demonstrate that the motivation possessed by sophomores was not beneficial towards improving their English learning.In order to present a good guide to students’English learning,the author provides several pieces of advice.

Discourse Comprehension and Reading Strategies for Freshmen of Non-English Majors

This paper firstly discusses the nature of discourse comprehesion,and then analyzes the importance of reading strategy instructionon reading comprehension. Finally,it presents some useful approaches to help freshmen of non-English majors read effectively.

The Exploration of the Helpful Roles Teacher Can Play to Help non-English Major Students Improve Their English Writing

It is commonly known that writing is an advanced skill which is essential in language learning but at the same time the most difficult task for learners. This paper is with the aim to explore helpful roles that teacher can play to help non-English major students improve their English writing, so as to help improve their writing ability in the author's context.

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.

Non-linguistic Factors and Strategies on the English-Chinese Translation of Humor

The text have an in-depth discussion of the non-linguistic factors on the English-Chinese Translation of humor,and according to different types of humor,summarized the corresponding translation strategies,including the naturalization,replacement and explanation.

Vocabulary Strategies Used by Non-English Majors

Many Chinese non-English Majors often feel confused and discouraged in remembering so many English words and using them properly. The article is based on the author’s teaching experience, investigation and interview. Result findings display that the methods the learners adopt are mechanic, dull and inappropriate. At last five pieces of advice are put forward for learners such as: teachers’ guiding, how to overcome learning by rote, developing students’ interest, learning about background and using English-English dictionary.

Study on English Vocabulary Learning Strategies of Non-English Majors

This research investigated English learning strategy use by Non-English majors in Guangxi.Students’self-reports and questionnaires are conducted to collect data.The analysis finds that students have difficulty with long-term memory and internalization of words.The most frequently used strategies are some determination,memory and cognitive strategies.Social and metacognitive strategies are used less.The findings indicate that there are no great differences in the use of most strategies between groups of different proficient levels.Suggestions are provided to teachers based on the findings.

What Makes Non-English Majors Less Enthusiastic about English Learning: A Case Study of a Southwest University

Demotivation can be defined as"specific external forces that reduce or diminish the motivational basis of a behavioral intention or an ongoing action".The purpose of the present study is to identify what factors demotivated non-English majors in a southeast university in China.Questionnaire and semi-interview were developed to collect data.82 Participants responded to the questionnaire,three of whom shared their perception and experience of English learning in the interview.Consequently,this study identified four salient demotivating factors which made non-English majors less enthusiastic about English learning:(1)unhappy and unsuccessful experience of English learning in the elementary and high school;(2)low language proficiency;(3)difficulties of language learning contents at university and(4)utilitarian ideas.It is hoped that administration and English teachers will match the course,teaching content and course book with students’need,interest and proficiency.

A Study on Oral English Learning Strategies of Non-English Majors and Their Oral English Competence

In China,a lot of studies have been carried out to investigate the college students' learning strategies and their relationship to learning achievement mainly in the aspect of reading,writing,listening and vocabulary learning.But in the area of speaking,not many researches have been conducted due to this or that reason.Moreover,the subjects under these studies were mostly English majors and non-English majors of the common universities or colleges.There are few studies that focus on the use of the strategies of the non-English major students from independent colleges.This study was conducted by means of questionnaire and oral test among 90 first-year non-English major students from an independent college.

A Study on the Relationship between Intrinsic Motivation and Learner Autonomy in English Learning of Non-English Major College Students

To provide scientific feedback and advice on improving the English autonomous learning ability of non-English majorsand in improving the quality of English for non-English majors, it is urgent to study the relationship between intrinsic motivationand learner autonomy. Based on the theory of intrinsic motivation and learner autonomy, a questionnaire survey is used to investi-gate non-English students at Northeast Agricultural University. The obtained data through SPSS analysis and case simulation showthat there is a positive correlation between intrinsic motivation and learner autonomy, which proves the necessity and feasibility ofconstructing autonomous learning factor model to improve the self-learning ability of contemporary non-English majors.

On Vocabulary Teaching Approaches——Take the Non-English Major in Guangxi as an Example

Word is deemed as one of the indispensable building blocks of a language;however,the non-English major in China is suffer-ing from the traditional vocabulary teaching approaches.This paper tries to analyze the traditional vocabulary teaching approaches forthe non-English major in the traditional teaching context in some universities in Guangxi,with the purpose of proposing some workablesuggestions.