Beloved and A Mercy are widely regarded as a companion piece to each other.This thesis intends to employ Gerard Genette’s narrow-sense intertextuality to study Two Black male Characters in Beloved&A Mercy:Paul D&...Beloved and A Mercy are widely regarded as a companion piece to each other.This thesis intends to employ Gerard Genette’s narrow-sense intertextuality to study Two Black male Characters in Beloved&A Mercy:Paul D&the Blacksmith.It is hoped that this thesis will reveal the deep concern of Morrison not only for the future of women of her own race,but also for the black men.And by the creation of Paul D and the blacksmith,Morrison wants to show us her definition of ideal relationships between man and woman:Male participation is indispensable in a female’s growth and redemption.Only in the process of jointly conquering the shadows and tribulations of the past,can they reach real mutual understanding and harmony.展开更多
Listening comprehension,a long-neglected area in English language teaching,was not taught as a separate course in our schools until the early 1980s.“Yet ithas been estimated that of the time adults spend in communica...Listening comprehension,a long-neglected area in English language teaching,was not taught as a separate course in our schools until the early 1980s.“Yet ithas been estimated that of the time adults spend in communication activities 45per cent is devoted to listening,only 30 per cent to speaking,16 per cent to read-ing,and a mere 9 per cent to writing.”Listening can and ought to be taughtapart from speaking;it has its peculiar problems.There’s just as much activity展开更多
Previous studies have investigated the efficiency in teaching listener and speaker repertoires in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).Some investigations focused on listener responding by function,fe...Previous studies have investigated the efficiency in teaching listener and speaker repertoires in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).Some investigations focused on listener responding by function,feature,and class(LRFFC)and intraverbal by function,feature,and class(FFC).For some children,teaching intraverbal FFC was more efficient because it resulted in a better emergence effect of a related untaught repertoire(LRFFC).For other children,teaching LRFFC along with tacting pictures was more efficient,resulting in a better emergence effect of a related untaught repertoire(intraverbal FFC).In these cases,it is not clear whether the tact increased the efficiency of LRFFC training because a comparison with a condition in which tacts were not required was not conducted.This investigation consisted of a replication with two children diagnosed with ASD.Three instructional sequences were compared:teaching LRFFC-probing intraverbal;teaching LRFFC+tacts-probing intraverbal;teaching intraverbal-probing LRFFC.For a child,all sequences were equally efficient because all related untaught repertoires emerged without errors.However,the acquisition of intraverbals during training occurred with variability.In the case of the second child,the most efficient sequence consisted of teaching intraverbals,resulting in the emergence of LRFFC without errors.In both cases of teaching LRFFC,the emergence of related intraverbals was partial and acquisition of the trained repertoires occurred with variability.The case that did not demand tact responses was slightly more efficient.Data were discussed in the sense that the best instructional sequence may vary from learner to learner.展开更多
a perfect piano performance needs excellent playing competence and outstanding artistic contents. Musical expression is the soul of piano playing. If a player lacks of abundant attainments and solid skills, it will be...a perfect piano performance needs excellent playing competence and outstanding artistic contents. Musical expression is the soul of piano playing. If a player lacks of abundant attainments and solid skills, it will be difficult for him/her to express the emotion of the opuses. As listeners’ aesthetic quality is increasing constantly, the emotional skill of piano playing is important. This paper expounded the definition and functions of musical expression, and discussed the methods for improving musical expression of piano from the perspective of listeners.展开更多
The intelligibility of Thai speakers’English pronunciation from Chinese listeners’perspectives have not been analyzed deeply in current researches.As is known to all,the interconnection between China and Thailand is...The intelligibility of Thai speakers’English pronunciation from Chinese listeners’perspectives have not been analyzed deeply in current researches.As is known to all,the interconnection between China and Thailand is greatly developed with the sup⁃port of‘One Belt and One Road initiative’.However,it is inevitable for non-native English speakers to encounter some pronuncia⁃tion problems,which would affect them to communicate with each other.As for Chinese English learners,Thai accent to some ex⁃tent would be a great challenge during the conversation with Thai speakers.In order to promote a better communication,it is neces⁃sary to analyze the origin of Thai speakers’English pronunciation problems.Therefore,this research based on the previous studies to categorize the common pronunciation problems among Thai speakers.However,there are numerous English learners in Thailand that have various language proficiency.In this respect,two Thai speakers with different IELTS scores have been selected for com⁃parison,and six postgraduate students in the Education University of Hong Kong are invited to serve as a listener.As a result,this research will base on the listeners’feedback to highlight some suggestions to enhance the intelligibility of Thai speakers’pronun⁃ciation.展开更多
We all have special people in our lives.We care about them and want to show love to them.How can you do that?Spend time with them and listen to them.Give them your full attention.Be generous with gifts,too.You can giv...We all have special people in our lives.We care about them and want to show love to them.How can you do that?Spend time with them and listen to them.Give them your full attention.Be generous with gifts,too.You can give gifts at any time.Flowers are a nice way to say,“I’m thinking about you.”展开更多
On 17 February,Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector.He made the remarks at a symposium on private enterprises,where he de...On 17 February,Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector.He made the remarks at a symposium on private enterprises,where he delivered an important speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs.展开更多
Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’E...Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’English listening comprehension based on the author’s 20 years of teaching experience.Through systematic analysis of both linguistic and non-linguistic factors,the study proposes targeted teaching methodologies to enhance students’listening proficiency.The research highlights the importance of integrated skill development,psychological factors in language acquisition,and effective listening strategies.Practical classroom techniques are suggested,including the combination of listening and speaking practice,motivation enhancement approaches,and systematic training in listening strategies.The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions addressing multiple dimensions of listening comprehension difficulties in Chinese EFL learners.展开更多
Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Liste...Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Listening is one of the most fundamental and difficult courses in the curriculum for college students who are English majors.The simultaneous interpreting training method of shadowing is used in English News Listening Classes in helping students improve their language skill of listening and speaking.In fulfilling a teacher’s pedagogical performance of dialoguing and fusion of horizons,still one thing is important,i.e.,solidarity triggered between students and teacher,which is the good or the ethical choice between students and teacher.In English News Listening Classes,“道”or“the way(Dao)”is shadowing.In teaching English News Listening,a“dialogue”of shadowing could be achieved between students and teacher is even more significant than that of other courses.This paper intends to present the dialogic ethical triggering of fusion of horizons in class.In another word,students’knowing could be guided by teacher’s dialogic ethical triggering in English News classes.In voicing out the language,knowing in listening and speaking could help students have confidence in not only their language skills but in conquering their difficulties in their life.Teaching English News Listening at Northeastern University(NEU)in this way since 2013 has turned out to be good for students’growth and maturation in life.展开更多
Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD...Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.展开更多
After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independe...After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independent colleges,this paper analyzes the difficulties in the news listening part of the CET-4 reform based on the characteristics of English news,and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to develop students’proficiency in English news listening.展开更多
For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties d...For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties during their listening practice.To address these challenges,open intelligent laboratories equipped with digital technology provide effective solutions.These laboratories offer a diverse range of listening resources,exposing students to various accents and topics,which helps them adapt to different listening styles and improve comprehension.Additionally,they provide simulated tests and interactive exercises that replicate exam conditions,allowing students to practice time management and develop effective test-taking strategies.Furthermore,artificial intelligence algorithms integrated into these labs analyze students’strengths and weaknesses,offering personalized feedback and targeted recommendations for improvement.By leveraging smart technology in education,intelligent laboratories can significantly enhance students’listening skills and CET-4 performance,facilitating more effective learning and advancing educational practices.This paper examines the primary challenges students face in CET-4 listening preparation and explores how digital tools in open intelligent laboratories can be utilized to develop effective preparation strategies.展开更多
The importance of decoding skills has long been neglected in L2 listening classes, especially in a Chinese EFL context. To help foreign language teachers and learners see the value of decoding skill instruction, a qua...The importance of decoding skills has long been neglected in L2 listening classes, especially in a Chinese EFL context. To help foreign language teachers and learners see the value of decoding skill instruction, a quasi-experimental study was designed to test the effectiveness of certain decoding skills in improving learners＇ general listening comprehension performance. Sixty non-English major freshmen were made the experimental group, and another 57 such students were made the control group. The intervention was 6-week-long explicit instruction of basic decoding skills, mainly based on the training framework proposed by Goh （2000）. Data was collected in pre-test, post-test and delayed post-test. The results of data analysis show that the performance of both groups improved in post-test and delayed post-test. However, the experimental group made significantly greater progress in both tests. This study shows that explicit instruction of decoding skills, together with well-designed skill training, contributes to learners＇ better understanding and control of the L2 listening processes and thus helps them improve their general comprehension performance. A series of recommendations for both L2 listening pedagogy and future research are also offered.展开更多
This study explores the effects of syllable structures on the perception of L2 English lexical stress among Chinese junior ELF learners.Specifically,it focuses on to what extent syllable numbers and syllable patterns ...This study explores the effects of syllable structures on the perception of L2 English lexical stress among Chinese junior ELF learners.Specifically,it focuses on to what extent syllable numbers and syllable patterns differentiate the subjects’perception of target English lexical stress.The subjects were 93 junior middle-school students from two natural classes in Grade 7.The target lexical stress was the primarily stress placed on the 1;and 2;syllables respectively,which were embedded in two kinds of carrier words(nonsense&real English words)with three types of syllabic patterns(CVC.V,CVC.VC&CVC.CVC).The subjects first listened to the stimuli read by a British RP phonetician in falling tone and then did the perception tests in the pen-and-paper manner.Their correct perception ratios(CPRs)of the target English lexical stress were calculated and compared according to syllable numbers and syllable patterns.The results reveal that the CPRs of L2 English lexical stress in disyllabic words significantly outperformed those in trisyllabic words,and that among the disyllabic words,the CPRs ranked top,second,and bottom with the disyllabic patterns of CVC.V,CVC.CVC,and CVC.VC,respectively.The findings provide considerable evidence for the impact of syllabic structures on teenage Mandarin listeners’perception of L2 English lexical stress.展开更多
文摘Beloved and A Mercy are widely regarded as a companion piece to each other.This thesis intends to employ Gerard Genette’s narrow-sense intertextuality to study Two Black male Characters in Beloved&A Mercy:Paul D&the Blacksmith.It is hoped that this thesis will reveal the deep concern of Morrison not only for the future of women of her own race,but also for the black men.And by the creation of Paul D and the blacksmith,Morrison wants to show us her definition of ideal relationships between man and woman:Male participation is indispensable in a female’s growth and redemption.Only in the process of jointly conquering the shadows and tribulations of the past,can they reach real mutual understanding and harmony.
文摘Listening comprehension,a long-neglected area in English language teaching,was not taught as a separate course in our schools until the early 1980s.“Yet ithas been estimated that of the time adults spend in communication activities 45per cent is devoted to listening,only 30 per cent to speaking,16 per cent to read-ing,and a mere 9 per cent to writing.”Listening can and ought to be taughtapart from speaking;it has its peculiar problems.There’s just as much activity
文摘Previous studies have investigated the efficiency in teaching listener and speaker repertoires in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder(ASD).Some investigations focused on listener responding by function,feature,and class(LRFFC)and intraverbal by function,feature,and class(FFC).For some children,teaching intraverbal FFC was more efficient because it resulted in a better emergence effect of a related untaught repertoire(LRFFC).For other children,teaching LRFFC along with tacting pictures was more efficient,resulting in a better emergence effect of a related untaught repertoire(intraverbal FFC).In these cases,it is not clear whether the tact increased the efficiency of LRFFC training because a comparison with a condition in which tacts were not required was not conducted.This investigation consisted of a replication with two children diagnosed with ASD.Three instructional sequences were compared:teaching LRFFC-probing intraverbal;teaching LRFFC+tacts-probing intraverbal;teaching intraverbal-probing LRFFC.For a child,all sequences were equally efficient because all related untaught repertoires emerged without errors.However,the acquisition of intraverbals during training occurred with variability.In the case of the second child,the most efficient sequence consisted of teaching intraverbals,resulting in the emergence of LRFFC without errors.In both cases of teaching LRFFC,the emergence of related intraverbals was partial and acquisition of the trained repertoires occurred with variability.The case that did not demand tact responses was slightly more efficient.Data were discussed in the sense that the best instructional sequence may vary from learner to learner.
文摘a perfect piano performance needs excellent playing competence and outstanding artistic contents. Musical expression is the soul of piano playing. If a player lacks of abundant attainments and solid skills, it will be difficult for him/her to express the emotion of the opuses. As listeners’ aesthetic quality is increasing constantly, the emotional skill of piano playing is important. This paper expounded the definition and functions of musical expression, and discussed the methods for improving musical expression of piano from the perspective of listeners.
文摘The intelligibility of Thai speakers’English pronunciation from Chinese listeners’perspectives have not been analyzed deeply in current researches.As is known to all,the interconnection between China and Thailand is greatly developed with the sup⁃port of‘One Belt and One Road initiative’.However,it is inevitable for non-native English speakers to encounter some pronuncia⁃tion problems,which would affect them to communicate with each other.As for Chinese English learners,Thai accent to some ex⁃tent would be a great challenge during the conversation with Thai speakers.In order to promote a better communication,it is neces⁃sary to analyze the origin of Thai speakers’English pronunciation problems.Therefore,this research based on the previous studies to categorize the common pronunciation problems among Thai speakers.However,there are numerous English learners in Thailand that have various language proficiency.In this respect,two Thai speakers with different IELTS scores have been selected for com⁃parison,and six postgraduate students in the Education University of Hong Kong are invited to serve as a listener.As a result,this research will base on the listeners’feedback to highlight some suggestions to enhance the intelligibility of Thai speakers’pronun⁃ciation.
文摘We all have special people in our lives.We care about them and want to show love to them.How can you do that?Spend time with them and listen to them.Give them your full attention.Be generous with gifts,too.You can give gifts at any time.Flowers are a nice way to say,“I’m thinking about you.”
文摘On 17 February,Chinese President Xi Jinping called for efforts to promote the healthy and high-quality development of the country’s private sector.He made the remarks at a symposium on private enterprises,where he delivered an important speech after listening to representatives of private entrepreneurs.
文摘Among the four basic skills in language learning,listening seems to present more difficulties for the students in their college English study.This paper tries to examine various obstacles affecting college students’English listening comprehension based on the author’s 20 years of teaching experience.Through systematic analysis of both linguistic and non-linguistic factors,the study proposes targeted teaching methodologies to enhance students’listening proficiency.The research highlights the importance of integrated skill development,psychological factors in language acquisition,and effective listening strategies.Practical classroom techniques are suggested,including the combination of listening and speaking practice,motivation enhancement approaches,and systematic training in listening strategies.The findings emphasize the need for comprehensive solutions addressing multiple dimensions of listening comprehension difficulties in Chinese EFL learners.
基金Liaoning Province Education and Scientific Research Young and Middle-Aged Teachers Special Project:Innovative Research and Practice of Chunk-Based Interpreting Teaching for IP’s Curriculum(Fund No.:JG24QGA06).
文摘Dialogue and fusion of horizons are two important concepts of Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics,which falls into the pedagogical category of teaching English News Listening Classes.The course of English News Listening is one of the most fundamental and difficult courses in the curriculum for college students who are English majors.The simultaneous interpreting training method of shadowing is used in English News Listening Classes in helping students improve their language skill of listening and speaking.In fulfilling a teacher’s pedagogical performance of dialoguing and fusion of horizons,still one thing is important,i.e.,solidarity triggered between students and teacher,which is the good or the ethical choice between students and teacher.In English News Listening Classes,“道”or“the way(Dao)”is shadowing.In teaching English News Listening,a“dialogue”of shadowing could be achieved between students and teacher is even more significant than that of other courses.This paper intends to present the dialogic ethical triggering of fusion of horizons in class.In another word,students’knowing could be guided by teacher’s dialogic ethical triggering in English News classes.In voicing out the language,knowing in listening and speaking could help students have confidence in not only their language skills but in conquering their difficulties in their life.Teaching English News Listening at Northeastern University(NEU)in this way since 2013 has turned out to be good for students’growth and maturation in life.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(2021ZD0201804,GW).
文摘Background Social media listening is a new approach for gathering insights from social media platforms about users experiences.This approach has not been applied to analyse discussions about Alzheimer's disease(AD)in China.Aims We aimed to leverage multisource Chinese data to gain deeper insights into the current state of the daily management of Chinese patients with AD and the burdens faced by their caregivers.Methods We searched ninemainstreampublic onlineplatforms in China fromSeptember2010 to March 2024.Natural language processing tools were used to identify patients and caregivers,and categorise patients by disease stage forfurther analysis.We analysed the current state of patient daily management,including diagnosis and treatment,choice oftreatment scenarios,patient safetyand caregiverconcerns.Results Atotal of 1211patientswithAD(66% female,82% aged 60-90)and 756caregiversfor patients with AD were identified from 107556 online sources.Most patients were derived from online consultation platforms(43%),followed by bulletin board system platforms(24%).Among the patients categorised into specific disease stages(n=382),42% were in the moderate stage.The most frequent diagnostic tools included medical history(97%)and symptoms(84%).Treatment options for patients with AD primarily included cholinesterase inhibitors,N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists and antipsychotics.Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of patients whoexperiencedwandering(n=92)indicated a higher incidence of wandering during the moderate stage of the disease.Most caregivers were family members,with their primary concerns focusing on disease management and treatment(90%),followed by daily life care(37%)and psychosocial support(25%).Conclusions Online platform data provide a broad spectrum of real-world insights into individuals affected byAD in China.This study enhances our understanding of the experiences of patients with AD and their caregivers,providing guidance for developing personalised interventions,providing advicefor caregivers and improving care for patients with AD.
文摘After the reform of CET-4 listening test,news listening has become another obstacle for students to improve their listening level.Aiming at the generally weak English listening level of non-English majors in independent colleges,this paper analyzes the difficulties in the news listening part of the CET-4 reform based on the characteristics of English news,and puts forward corresponding teaching strategies to develop students’proficiency in English news listening.
文摘For non-English major college students,the listening section of the College English Test Band 4(CET-4)is both a critical and challenging component of exam preparation.Many students struggle with various difficulties during their listening practice.To address these challenges,open intelligent laboratories equipped with digital technology provide effective solutions.These laboratories offer a diverse range of listening resources,exposing students to various accents and topics,which helps them adapt to different listening styles and improve comprehension.Additionally,they provide simulated tests and interactive exercises that replicate exam conditions,allowing students to practice time management and develop effective test-taking strategies.Furthermore,artificial intelligence algorithms integrated into these labs analyze students’strengths and weaknesses,offering personalized feedback and targeted recommendations for improvement.By leveraging smart technology in education,intelligent laboratories can significantly enhance students’listening skills and CET-4 performance,facilitating more effective learning and advancing educational practices.This paper examines the primary challenges students face in CET-4 listening preparation and explores how digital tools in open intelligent laboratories can be utilized to develop effective preparation strategies.
文摘The importance of decoding skills has long been neglected in L2 listening classes, especially in a Chinese EFL context. To help foreign language teachers and learners see the value of decoding skill instruction, a quasi-experimental study was designed to test the effectiveness of certain decoding skills in improving learners＇ general listening comprehension performance. Sixty non-English major freshmen were made the experimental group, and another 57 such students were made the control group. The intervention was 6-week-long explicit instruction of basic decoding skills, mainly based on the training framework proposed by Goh （2000）. Data was collected in pre-test, post-test and delayed post-test. The results of data analysis show that the performance of both groups improved in post-test and delayed post-test. However, the experimental group made significantly greater progress in both tests. This study shows that explicit instruction of decoding skills, together with well-designed skill training, contributes to learners＇ better understanding and control of the L2 listening processes and thus helps them improve their general comprehension performance. A series of recommendations for both L2 listening pedagogy and future research are also offered.
基金supported by Project G2021901022 from China’s Ministry of ScienceTechnology and Social Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province 18YYB009/20YYC018
文摘This study explores the effects of syllable structures on the perception of L2 English lexical stress among Chinese junior ELF learners.Specifically,it focuses on to what extent syllable numbers and syllable patterns differentiate the subjects’perception of target English lexical stress.The subjects were 93 junior middle-school students from two natural classes in Grade 7.The target lexical stress was the primarily stress placed on the 1;and 2;syllables respectively,which were embedded in two kinds of carrier words(nonsense&real English words)with three types of syllabic patterns(CVC.V,CVC.VC&CVC.CVC).The subjects first listened to the stimuli read by a British RP phonetician in falling tone and then did the perception tests in the pen-and-paper manner.Their correct perception ratios(CPRs)of the target English lexical stress were calculated and compared according to syllable numbers and syllable patterns.The results reveal that the CPRs of L2 English lexical stress in disyllabic words significantly outperformed those in trisyllabic words,and that among the disyllabic words,the CPRs ranked top,second,and bottom with the disyllabic patterns of CVC.V,CVC.CVC,and CVC.VC,respectively.The findings provide considerable evidence for the impact of syllabic structures on teenage Mandarin listeners’perception of L2 English lexical stress.
