The personal pronoun is the indispensable and essential component in all languages.In modern standard Chinese,the second personal pronouns encompass two variations:the generic term "Ni" and the honorific ter...The personal pronoun is the indispensable and essential component in all languages.In modern standard Chinese,the second personal pronouns encompass two variations:the generic term "Ni" and the honorific term "Nin".No matter the speaker choose "Ni" or "Nin",it indicates the relationship between two interlocutors.This paper,based on the theories of sociolinguistics,mainly explores the pragmatic meanings of the second personal pronouns "Ni" and "Nin".The research obtain these conclusions:even if this pair of personal pronoun received the contextual constraints in the concrete utilization,but they can also derive a lot of pragmatic variations and deixis variations,the interlocutors will select distinct second personal pronouns to achieve the particular communicative goals.展开更多
Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person na...Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person narration are attached more importance by narratologists while the second-person narration remains under-explored.Using the framework which lies on Schofield’s theory of second-person narrative,this article aims to explore the second person narration and its effects by analyzing the preceding chapters of Soul Mountain written by Gao Xingjian where apostrophe of"you"occurs throughout the book.The second-person narration,viewed as a special narrative mode,has expressive and infectious power.In Soul Mountain,the inner world of different characters is revealed through the second-person narration.With the development of the plot,the specific referent of the second person becomes increasingly intriguing and clear,which uncovers"you"are the self-address of the author."You","I"and"he"are alter egos of the same persona.展开更多
The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the e...The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the end is the beginning.展开更多
The revolutionary online application ChatGPT has brought immense concerns to the education field.Foreign language teachers being some of those most reliant on writing assessments were among the most anxious,exacerbate...The revolutionary online application ChatGPT has brought immense concerns to the education field.Foreign language teachers being some of those most reliant on writing assessments were among the most anxious,exacerbated by the extensive media coverage about the much-fantasized functionality of the chatbot.Hence,the article starts by elucidating the mechanisms,functions and common misconceptions about ChatGPT.Issues and risks associated with its usage are discussed,followed by an in-depth discussion of how the chatbot can be harnessed by learners and teachers.It is argued that ChatGPT offers major opportunities for teachers and education institutes to improve second/foreign language teaching and assessments,which similarly provided researchers with an array of research opportunities,especially towards a more personalized learning experience.展开更多
With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars...With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars home and abroad have shared their thoughts to this topic.From the perspective of Chinese personal learners,three of main factors which influence their Second Language Acquisition will be briefly discussed in this essay,including learning strategy,learners’personality and learners’motivation.展开更多
This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performa...This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performance during their first semester.Additional data was collected via a simplified Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)and interviews with their teachers and a native speaker of English.Overall English proficiency was assessed using two Institutional TOEFL tests and their current GPA during their ESL studies.A positive relationship was found between extraversion and spoken English while a slight but passive correlation emerged between extraversion and overall English achievement.展开更多
文摘The personal pronoun is the indispensable and essential component in all languages.In modern standard Chinese,the second personal pronouns encompass two variations:the generic term "Ni" and the honorific term "Nin".No matter the speaker choose "Ni" or "Nin",it indicates the relationship between two interlocutors.This paper,based on the theories of sociolinguistics,mainly explores the pragmatic meanings of the second personal pronouns "Ni" and "Nin".The research obtain these conclusions:even if this pair of personal pronoun received the contextual constraints in the concrete utilization,but they can also derive a lot of pragmatic variations and deixis variations,the interlocutors will select distinct second personal pronouns to achieve the particular communicative goals.
文摘Point of view",which is a literary term,has been a long-discussed theme in narratology.There already exist a large number of discussions of the personal pronoun in narratology.The first-person and third-person narration are attached more importance by narratologists while the second-person narration remains under-explored.Using the framework which lies on Schofield’s theory of second-person narrative,this article aims to explore the second person narration and its effects by analyzing the preceding chapters of Soul Mountain written by Gao Xingjian where apostrophe of"you"occurs throughout the book.The second-person narration,viewed as a special narrative mode,has expressive and infectious power.In Soul Mountain,the inner world of different characters is revealed through the second-person narration.With the development of the plot,the specific referent of the second person becomes increasingly intriguing and clear,which uncovers"you"are the self-address of the author."You","I"and"he"are alter egos of the same persona.
文摘The Snows of Kilimanjaro,written by Ernest Hemingway,embodies his writing style typically.The paper focuses on elaborating it from narrative person so that we can grasp and master the theme—beginning is the end,the end is the beginning.
文摘The revolutionary online application ChatGPT has brought immense concerns to the education field.Foreign language teachers being some of those most reliant on writing assessments were among the most anxious,exacerbated by the extensive media coverage about the much-fantasized functionality of the chatbot.Hence,the article starts by elucidating the mechanisms,functions and common misconceptions about ChatGPT.Issues and risks associated with its usage are discussed,followed by an in-depth discussion of how the chatbot can be harnessed by learners and teachers.It is argued that ChatGPT offers major opportunities for teachers and education institutes to improve second/foreign language teaching and assessments,which similarly provided researchers with an array of research opportunities,especially towards a more personalized learning experience.
文摘With the development of China’s economy and technology in recent years,English has gained a large popularity in China.The research concerning the Second Language Acquisition is growing deeper and deeper.Many scholars home and abroad have shared their thoughts to this topic.From the perspective of Chinese personal learners,three of main factors which influence their Second Language Acquisition will be briefly discussed in this essay,including learning strategy,learners’personality and learners’motivation.
文摘This study aims to examine the influence of personality on second language learning.The whole study was based on the researcher’s regular interviews with two ESL Chinese students and the observation of their performance during their first semester.Additional data was collected via a simplified Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)and interviews with their teachers and a native speaker of English.Overall English proficiency was assessed using two Institutional TOEFL tests and their current GPA during their ESL studies.A positive relationship was found between extraversion and spoken English while a slight but passive correlation emerged between extraversion and overall English achievement.
