Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropolog...Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropologist Fei Xiaotong developed the concept of cultural self-awareness to meet this urgent need.The paper explores the rich meanings of cultural self-awareness concept and how the idea is relevant to teaching intercultural communication.展开更多
Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thes...Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thesis aims to investigate the present state of CLT implementation and identify the factors influencing its execution within English major classrooms at Chinese universities from a student perspective.30 students responded to the questionnaire and 5 students participated in interviews to provide detailed insights.Through analysis,it was observed that CLT has been widely used in English classes and received positive feedback from students.Factors including the Test-oriented Educational system,teacher factors,student factors,and the Chinese traditional Confucius idea about teaching have an important impact on its implementation.Additionally,this article offers potential recommendations aimed at reconciling the CLT Approach with the Chinese educational context.展开更多
1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. Th...1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. The name certainly makes it difficult to argue with, who would want to use the ’non-communicative’ approach to teaching a foreign language? The need to communicate in a language is what makes language teaching different from teaching many other subjects. If you study geography, you learn about places, but if you only learn about a language it is not enough.展开更多
Be driven by new knowledge about the learner and the English language, foreign language teaching has developed into many different schools based on different theories. All of them have their own advantages and disadva...Be driven by new knowledge about the learner and the English language, foreign language teaching has developed into many different schools based on different theories. All of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. Focusing on two of the most commonly used ones--the Grammar Translation Approach and Communicative Language Teaching, this paper gives comments about these two different approaches and give advices that combine them together to promote language teaching.展开更多
Communicative language teaching(CLT) advances and advocates language is acquired through communications,i.e.,using a language to learn it..Ever since the introduction of CLT in the late 1970s,disparate definitions and...Communicative language teaching(CLT) advances and advocates language is acquired through communications,i.e.,using a language to learn it..Ever since the introduction of CLT in the late 1970s,disparate definitions and interpretations of the communicative approach to language instruction continually come into being.In today's process of language teaching,incorporation of CLT has become mandatory in teaching almost any language.While the majority of descriptions of CLT accentuate the communication of messages and meaning,there is divergence as to whether CLT should be concerned about the analysis and practice of language structures.展开更多
English learning as a language communication is considered as much more like an approach rather than a method in most cases.This paper focuses on the introduction of the situation of development of communicative langu...English learning as a language communication is considered as much more like an approach rather than a method in most cases.This paper focuses on the introduction of the situation of development of communicative language teaching approach abroad and at home.And extra attention has been paid to the current realities of teaching in underdeveloped area in China,with certain suggested strategies proposed along with.展开更多
This paper is divided into five parts.Part I is an introduction to the paper.In this part,I list two reasons why I carry out thestudy of the context of CLT application in Tongren University.Part II is the literature r...This paper is divided into five parts.Part I is an introduction to the paper.In this part,I list two reasons why I carry out thestudy of the context of CLT application in Tongren University.Part II is the literature review of approach,CLT and Context.Part III ana-lyzes the learning and teaching context in Tongren University from three aspects—(1) the administrative policies.(2) the teachers of Eng-lish.(3) the students to support my view that the application condition of CLT is dominated by context in Tongren University.A conclu-sion is included in Part V.I had thought to give some suggestions on more widely applying CLT in Tongren University,but there is nospace on this paper.展开更多
Communicative language teaching has been in vogue in the past ten years. Being a language teaching method, it is closely related to linguistics, sociology, educeational theories and so on, psycholinguistics, a bra... Communicative language teaching has been in vogue in the past ten years. Being a language teaching method, it is closely related to linguistics, sociology, educeational theories and so on, psycholinguistics, a branch of linguistics focusing on the mental processes involved in human being's language acquisition and production, play a most important role in the study of language teaching, including communicative language teaching (CLT) of course. In this paper the writer will evaluate the CLT with the consideration of psycholinguistics to what extent CLT is helpful for second language teaching and learning.……展开更多
The study is to explore the underlying concepts that Communicative Language Teaching is based on. It mainly considers the developments in research focusing on the notions of input, output and interaction that have inf...The study is to explore the underlying concepts that Communicative Language Teaching is based on. It mainly considers the developments in research focusing on the notions of input, output and interaction that have influenced this approach.展开更多
The analyzing of the definition and principles of communicative approach and the current situation of the grammatically teaching points that the combination of both construction and practical knowledge of English lang...The analyzing of the definition and principles of communicative approach and the current situation of the grammatically teaching points that the combination of both construction and practical knowledge of English language teaching in junior high school is the most ideal mode.Taking comparative grammar teaching of adjectives and adverbs as an example,this article explores how to teach grammar teaching in junior middle school under communicative teaching method.展开更多
This article provides us a specific classroom English language lesson curriculum designed for CLT,attached with a brief lesson plan and some relevant teaching materials.In the introduction,this article first explains ...This article provides us a specific classroom English language lesson curriculum designed for CLT,attached with a brief lesson plan and some relevant teaching materials.In the introduction,this article first explains the different English teaching methods coming through the last century and the conception and burgeoning of the CLT approach in language teaching,followed by its primary principles as presented by different scholars.Thereafter,the rationales for each activity and the reasons for the choices within the lesson plan are elaborated in detail.Last but not least,the article further evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson plan,including the method used,activity types,choice of text,etc.展开更多
The world is complex and increasingly changing.The old education theory and the education model are greatly impacted,and it is difficult to meet the challenge of social change.To adapt to the changing society,educatio...The world is complex and increasingly changing.The old education theory and the education model are greatly impacted,and it is difficult to meet the challenge of social change.To adapt to the changing society,education must conform to the social changes,grasp the direction of change,to seek a new position.This paper uses the theory of"educational culture"to explain the change from the Grammar Translation Method(GTM)to the Communicative Language Teaching(CLT)method.Two different teaching methods are two different concepts,representing two different cultural connotations.展开更多
As Rome was built brick by brick,English teaching is processed word by word,and sentence by sentence.Basically speaking,words consolidate the English mansion fundamentally.So lexical problems in college English teachi...As Rome was built brick by brick,English teaching is processed word by word,and sentence by sentence.Basically speaking,words consolidate the English mansion fundamentally.So lexical problems in college English teaching should be faced and solved first and foremost.In this essay,the author mentions some of the problems in college English teaching and attempts to give possible solutions to them in regular college English teaching process.展开更多
Communicative Language Teaching(CLT) has become one of the most important teaching approaches in the fields ofTeaching English to the Speakers of Other Language(TESOL). Not only in the western developed countries, but...Communicative Language Teaching(CLT) has become one of the most important teaching approaches in the fields ofTeaching English to the Speakers of Other Language(TESOL). Not only in the western developed countries, but also in developingcountries, for example, China is also influenced by the approach of CLT in its English as a Second Language(ESL) classes. Particu-larly ESL classes of universities in China have used CLT as an important approach in teaching English speaking, listening, readingand writing. From the previous study and research there are evidences showed that CLT for ESL in universities in China have theiradvantages and values,but the classes still have some problems and need to develop which proved the hypothesis before research.展开更多
English writing is gaining high attention and emphasis in our college syllabus. It is a complicated process of written communication. In the process, the four basic skills—speaking, reading, listening and writing are...English writing is gaining high attention and emphasis in our college syllabus. It is a complicated process of written communication. In the process, the four basic skills—speaking, reading, listening and writing are organically integrated together. This paper is about the process-based approach in English writing class and its aim to emphasize the importance of process-based approach to writing. There are four parts in this paper. I start with a brief introduction to the importance of writing. Next, I will introduce my practice in English writing class. Then I will comment on the process approach and then make a little revision.展开更多
Based on the increasingly prominent power of information technology in the innovative development of education,people pay more attention to the information and communications technology(ICT)teaching competency of pre-...Based on the increasingly prominent power of information technology in the innovative development of education,people pay more attention to the information and communications technology(ICT)teaching competency of pre-service teachers.In order to explore the supporting elements,key issues,and possible paths of current normal universities and colleges in cultivating pre-service teachers’ICT teaching competency,this study collects the survey data of graduates from 20 normal universities and colleges at provincial&ministerial,local,and junior levels.Based on the total quality management theory,technology acceptance model,and pre-service teachers’ICT teaching competency framework,it carries out the survey and analysis from three aspects:supporting elements,supporting effects,and ability development.The study finds that the support of personnel,facilities,curriculum,mechanism,and environment provided by normal universities and colleges does not play a full role in improving the ICT teaching competency of pre-service teachers.There are still great differences among different levels of universities and colleges.Among them,the influence of personnel support and curriculum support should be greatly strengthened,and facility support is even more inhibited.Based on these findings,it puts forward some strategies that are conducive to better cultivating the ICT teaching competency of pre-service teachers in the pre-service education stage,to make them adapt to the new standards and requirements for teachers in the new era.展开更多
Ⅰ. Introduction In English language teaching, at whatever level, teachers feel it very important to focus on accuracy and fluency in a pedagogic way. It is now widely accepted that neither of them should be focused o...Ⅰ. Introduction In English language teaching, at whatever level, teachers feel it very important to focus on accuracy and fluency in a pedagogic way. It is now widely accepted that neither of them should be focused on alone all the way through the teaching process. From our teaching experience, we can see that to some extent this is true.展开更多
COMMUNICATION:THE GOAL In recent Years there has beenmuch discussion about communica-tive approaches to syllabus design,material writing and classroom ac-tivity.People have been increasing-ly concerned With the questi...COMMUNICATION:THE GOAL In recent Years there has beenmuch discussion about communica-tive approaches to syllabus design,material writing and classroom ac-tivity.People have been increasing-ly concerned With the questions:“What is the object in the teaching of modern languages?”and"What does the learner want to do with the language?”Language,as Otto Jespersen puts it,is not an end in itself;just as little as railway tracks,it is a way of connection between souls,a means of communication.展开更多
基金This paper is a program of the project:Construction of Common Core Courses for Graduate Students of the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(Project Fund No.GG202301).
文摘Intercultural communication is undisputably important in today’s world.Schools on every level in China attach great importance to educating young people with intercultural communication competence.Chinese anthropologist Fei Xiaotong developed the concept of cultural self-awareness to meet this urgent need.The paper explores the rich meanings of cultural self-awareness concept and how the idea is relevant to teaching intercultural communication.
文摘Nowadays,the Communicative Language Teaching Approach has gained significant popularity in the field of foreign language teaching.However,there appears to be a stagnation in its application effects.Therefore,this thesis aims to investigate the present state of CLT implementation and identify the factors influencing its execution within English major classrooms at Chinese universities from a student perspective.30 students responded to the questionnaire and 5 students participated in interviews to provide detailed insights.Through analysis,it was observed that CLT has been widely used in English classes and received positive feedback from students.Factors including the Test-oriented Educational system,teacher factors,student factors,and the Chinese traditional Confucius idea about teaching have an important impact on its implementation.Additionally,this article offers potential recommendations aimed at reconciling the CLT Approach with the Chinese educational context.
文摘1. Introduction In educational theory, as with most things, there exist fashions and trends. Within the field of foreign language teaching the communicative approach is with good reason very fasharable in the west. The name certainly makes it difficult to argue with, who would want to use the ’non-communicative’ approach to teaching a foreign language? The need to communicate in a language is what makes language teaching different from teaching many other subjects. If you study geography, you learn about places, but if you only learn about a language it is not enough.
文摘Be driven by new knowledge about the learner and the English language, foreign language teaching has developed into many different schools based on different theories. All of them have their own advantages and disadvantages. Focusing on two of the most commonly used ones--the Grammar Translation Approach and Communicative Language Teaching, this paper gives comments about these two different approaches and give advices that combine them together to promote language teaching.
文摘Communicative language teaching(CLT) advances and advocates language is acquired through communications,i.e.,using a language to learn it..Ever since the introduction of CLT in the late 1970s,disparate definitions and interpretations of the communicative approach to language instruction continually come into being.In today's process of language teaching,incorporation of CLT has become mandatory in teaching almost any language.While the majority of descriptions of CLT accentuate the communication of messages and meaning,there is divergence as to whether CLT should be concerned about the analysis and practice of language structures.
文摘English learning as a language communication is considered as much more like an approach rather than a method in most cases.This paper focuses on the introduction of the situation of development of communicative language teaching approach abroad and at home.And extra attention has been paid to the current realities of teaching in underdeveloped area in China,with certain suggested strategies proposed along with.
文摘This paper is divided into five parts.Part I is an introduction to the paper.In this part,I list two reasons why I carry out thestudy of the context of CLT application in Tongren University.Part II is the literature review of approach,CLT and Context.Part III ana-lyzes the learning and teaching context in Tongren University from three aspects—(1) the administrative policies.(2) the teachers of Eng-lish.(3) the students to support my view that the application condition of CLT is dominated by context in Tongren University.A conclu-sion is included in Part V.I had thought to give some suggestions on more widely applying CLT in Tongren University,but there is nospace on this paper.
文摘 Communicative language teaching has been in vogue in the past ten years. Being a language teaching method, it is closely related to linguistics, sociology, educeational theories and so on, psycholinguistics, a branch of linguistics focusing on the mental processes involved in human being's language acquisition and production, play a most important role in the study of language teaching, including communicative language teaching (CLT) of course. In this paper the writer will evaluate the CLT with the consideration of psycholinguistics to what extent CLT is helpful for second language teaching and learning.……
文摘The study is to explore the underlying concepts that Communicative Language Teaching is based on. It mainly considers the developments in research focusing on the notions of input, output and interaction that have influenced this approach.
文摘The analyzing of the definition and principles of communicative approach and the current situation of the grammatically teaching points that the combination of both construction and practical knowledge of English language teaching in junior high school is the most ideal mode.Taking comparative grammar teaching of adjectives and adverbs as an example,this article explores how to teach grammar teaching in junior middle school under communicative teaching method.
文摘This article provides us a specific classroom English language lesson curriculum designed for CLT,attached with a brief lesson plan and some relevant teaching materials.In the introduction,this article first explains the different English teaching methods coming through the last century and the conception and burgeoning of the CLT approach in language teaching,followed by its primary principles as presented by different scholars.Thereafter,the rationales for each activity and the reasons for the choices within the lesson plan are elaborated in detail.Last but not least,the article further evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson plan,including the method used,activity types,choice of text,etc.
文摘The world is complex and increasingly changing.The old education theory and the education model are greatly impacted,and it is difficult to meet the challenge of social change.To adapt to the changing society,education must conform to the social changes,grasp the direction of change,to seek a new position.This paper uses the theory of"educational culture"to explain the change from the Grammar Translation Method(GTM)to the Communicative Language Teaching(CLT)method.Two different teaching methods are two different concepts,representing two different cultural connotations.
文摘As Rome was built brick by brick,English teaching is processed word by word,and sentence by sentence.Basically speaking,words consolidate the English mansion fundamentally.So lexical problems in college English teaching should be faced and solved first and foremost.In this essay,the author mentions some of the problems in college English teaching and attempts to give possible solutions to them in regular college English teaching process.
文摘Communicative Language Teaching(CLT) has become one of the most important teaching approaches in the fields ofTeaching English to the Speakers of Other Language(TESOL). Not only in the western developed countries, but also in developingcountries, for example, China is also influenced by the approach of CLT in its English as a Second Language(ESL) classes. Particu-larly ESL classes of universities in China have used CLT as an important approach in teaching English speaking, listening, readingand writing. From the previous study and research there are evidences showed that CLT for ESL in universities in China have theiradvantages and values,but the classes still have some problems and need to develop which proved the hypothesis before research.
文摘English writing is gaining high attention and emphasis in our college syllabus. It is a complicated process of written communication. In the process, the four basic skills—speaking, reading, listening and writing are organically integrated together. This paper is about the process-based approach in English writing class and its aim to emphasize the importance of process-based approach to writing. There are four parts in this paper. I start with a brief introduction to the importance of writing. Next, I will introduce my practice in English writing class. Then I will comment on the process approach and then make a little revision.
文摘Based on the increasingly prominent power of information technology in the innovative development of education,people pay more attention to the information and communications technology(ICT)teaching competency of pre-service teachers.In order to explore the supporting elements,key issues,and possible paths of current normal universities and colleges in cultivating pre-service teachers’ICT teaching competency,this study collects the survey data of graduates from 20 normal universities and colleges at provincial&ministerial,local,and junior levels.Based on the total quality management theory,technology acceptance model,and pre-service teachers’ICT teaching competency framework,it carries out the survey and analysis from three aspects:supporting elements,supporting effects,and ability development.The study finds that the support of personnel,facilities,curriculum,mechanism,and environment provided by normal universities and colleges does not play a full role in improving the ICT teaching competency of pre-service teachers.There are still great differences among different levels of universities and colleges.Among them,the influence of personnel support and curriculum support should be greatly strengthened,and facility support is even more inhibited.Based on these findings,it puts forward some strategies that are conducive to better cultivating the ICT teaching competency of pre-service teachers in the pre-service education stage,to make them adapt to the new standards and requirements for teachers in the new era.
文摘Ⅰ. Introduction In English language teaching, at whatever level, teachers feel it very important to focus on accuracy and fluency in a pedagogic way. It is now widely accepted that neither of them should be focused on alone all the way through the teaching process. From our teaching experience, we can see that to some extent this is true.
文摘COMMUNICATION:THE GOAL In recent Years there has beenmuch discussion about communica-tive approaches to syllabus design,material writing and classroom ac-tivity.People have been increasing-ly concerned With the questions:“What is the object in the teaching of modern languages?”and"What does the learner want to do with the language?”Language,as Otto Jespersen puts it,is not an end in itself;just as little as railway tracks,it is a way of connection between souls,a means of communication.