In this paper, the author will mainly focus on analysis about the differences between characteristics of older learners and young learners in learning second/foreign language.
The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,an...The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,and other related online tools has increased learners’vocabulary mastery,engagement,and motivation levels.Interactional processes like media-embedded objects,teach-learning capacity algorithms,and feedback help learners receive the course in a personalized way that considers individual learning patterns or abilities.However,there are the following challenges:accessibility issues,total reliance on technology,and issues related to privacy.The following challenges affecting learning that arise from using gadgets:the digital divide,limited device access,and environmental issues that may distract a learner in a technology-enabled environment.Moreover,the security issue for data and the ethical question of users’information remain important too.Hence,the paper provides arguments that although these technologies contribute significantly to vocabulary acquisition,the challenge that emerges should be addressed by integrating technology in teaching and learning alongside conventional methods for vocabulary acquisition,which is a practical language acquisition tool that should not be monopolized.展开更多
With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning Englis...With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning English well is very important for most Chinese people.However,learning a foreign language well is not easy.We have to master several learning strategies and methods to learn it successfully.This paper will help all the foreign language learners to find the effective way in learning the second foreign languge.The paper mainly talks about two aspects:improving the abilities in listening,speaking and reading in order to communicate well;developing the ability of writing in English and perfecting the function of social communication.It gives out the concrete methods in listening,speaking,reading,writing,and translating.The authors hope that the paper would be helpful in assisting the foreign language learners to learn and master the second foreign language.展开更多
二语写作是二语习得研究领域的重要组成部分。运用CiteSpace软件对近十年发表在Journal of Second Language Writing的231篇实证研究论文进行可视化分析,研究发现:二语写作研究整体呈波动性上升趋势,研究规模较为稳定,研究关注度逐渐提...二语写作是二语习得研究领域的重要组成部分。运用CiteSpace软件对近十年发表在Journal of Second Language Writing的231篇实证研究论文进行可视化分析,研究发现:二语写作研究整体呈波动性上升趋势,研究规模较为稳定,研究关注度逐渐提升;二语写作研究领域暂未形成明显的核心作者和机构的合作网络;研究主题主要聚焦二语写作教学方法的多元化、二语写作反馈的多焦点、二语写作评估与测试的科学化,以及学习者个体差异的多维影响等方面。基于此,提出未来该领域发展需加强学者、机构之间的相互合作;关注个体学习者写作过程的认知特征与情感因素,尤其重视青少年二语学习过程的研究;扩大二语写作纵向研究规模,推动研究的深入发展。展开更多
This study examines the predictive roles of foreign language classroom anxiety(FLCA),foreign language enjoyment(FLE),and foreign language boredom(FLB)in English achievement among Chinese senior high school students.De...This study examines the predictive roles of foreign language classroom anxiety(FLCA),foreign language enjoyment(FLE),and foreign language boredom(FLB)in English achievement among Chinese senior high school students.Despite extensive research on anxiety in language learning,less attention has been given to boredom,and the combined effects of these three emotions on English achievement remain under-explored,particularly among high school students in China.To address these gaps,a sample of 142 students from Guangzhou was surveyed using questionnaires to assess their emotional experiences and English achievement.The research found that FLE exhibited a positive correlation with academic performance,while FLCA and FLB showed negative associations.Notably,FLE was the most significant predictor of English achievement,followed by FLCA and FLB.Gender differences were observed,with male students reporting significantly higher levels of environmental enjoyment,while female students experienced significantly greater communication anxiety.On this basis,this paper offers suggestions on how to enhance senior high school students’FLE while mitigating FLCA and FLB,thereby promoting more effective and sustained English learning.展开更多
The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)is profoundly changing the form and paradigm of foreign language education.GenAI technology,represented by DeepSeek,provides technical support for pers...The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)is profoundly changing the form and paradigm of foreign language education.GenAI technology,represented by DeepSeek,provides technical support for personalization,immersion,and intelligence of foreign language teaching by virtue of its natural language processing,multimodal content generation,and cross-cultural simulation capabilities.From the three dimensions of“teaching reconstruction,”“learning innovation,”and“education upgrading,”this paper systematically analyzes the internal mechanism of GenAI empowering foreign language education and reveals its unique value in language knowledge transmission,skill training,and cultural understanding.At the same time,considering that GenAI may lead to language model errors in foreign language education,cultural misinterpretations,technological dependence,and data privacy risks,it is proposed to adopt coping strategies such as building an advanced literacy system,establishing a human-AI collaborative ecosystem,and implementing a transparent regulatory framework for algorithms.These measures aim to ensure the high-quality development of technology-integrated foreign language education,providing both theoretical support and practical pathways for cultivating globally competent talents with intercultural communication skills and digital literacy.展开更多
Background:Foreign Language Anxiety(FLA)represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance,motivation,and retention in language learners.Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based int...Background:Foreign Language Anxiety(FLA)represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance,motivation,and retention in language learners.Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts.This review synthesizes current research on mindfulness as a psychological intervention,aims to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating FLA,and discusses its broader implications for health-focused educational policy and practice.Methods:Following PRISMA guidelines,we systematically reviewed studies examining the relationships between mindfulness and FLA.Our search of four major databases(November 2023)initially identified 346 articles using terms like“mindfulness AND language anxiety.”After screening,14 studies met our criteria:(1)empirical research in English on mindfulness-FLA relationships;(2)no publication date restrictions.Two independent reviewers selected studies,excluding two due to methodological limitations.We conducted a narrative synthesis given the study heterogeneity(9 correlational and 5 intervention studies).Results:9 non-intervention studies demonstrated that mindfulness is negatively associated with FLA,with 3 studies highlighting the mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience.5 intervention studies reported inconsistent results regarding the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing FLA.Conclusions:The findings suggest that while mindfulness holds promise as a tool to address FLA,its mechanisms and effectiveness require further investigation.This study underscores the need for rigorous research,including Randomized Controlled Trials(RCTs),to inform evidence-based integration of mindfulness into foreign language curricula.For educational policymakers and practitioners,these insights highlight the importance of adopting mindfulness interventions cautiously,ensuring they are tailored to students’needs and supported by evidence.展开更多
Anxiety,motivation,and strategy have long been seen as critical in second language acquisition.This study presents a systematic review of the literature on these variables in terms of their relationship with one anoth...Anxiety,motivation,and strategy have long been seen as critical in second language acquisition.This study presents a systematic review of the literature on these variables in terms of their relationship with one another,their effects on learning outcomes,and how they are affected by technology-assisted tools in the teaching of Chinese as a second language.This study includes 24 articles for the review study based on the criteria and process of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol(PRISMA-P)and the clustering techniques of VOSviewer.It is found that 1)anxiety,motivation,and strategy were interrelated,that is,motivation was negatively associated with anxiety but positively related to strategy,while strategy could positively predict anxiety;2)anxiety could both positively and negatively affect learning outcomes,while motivation and strategy could both positively and insignificantly influence learning outcomes;3)the technology-assisted tools used in the classroom could both positively and negatively affect the levels of these variables and learning outcomes in the L2 Chinese context.The need to explore more complicated relationships between language-specific individual variables themselves and other possible factors that affect these variables,such as cultural ones,are also discussed for future research.展开更多
The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in ...The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in this domain is the effective design and implementation of tasks that instill values,while also synergizing with acquiring knowledge and enhancing competencies.This paper delves into the philosophical underpinnings and operational principles of value-shaping task design and its practical application within the context of foreign language teaching.Utilizing Contemporary College English(Integrated Coursebook 3)as a case study,the paper explores value shaping-based task design in ideological-political education of foreign language courses,with the aim of providing references for the construction of ideological-political education in foreign language teaching.展开更多
Based on conversation analysis theory,this study explored how teachers and students used discourse markers in foreign language classrooms and how these markers affect classroom interaction.The results showed that teac...Based on conversation analysis theory,this study explored how teachers and students used discourse markers in foreign language classrooms and how these markers affect classroom interaction.The results showed that teachers use different discourse markers in different teaching stages such as lead-in,presentation,practice and summary to make their teaching more organized and clearer.However,students used these markers less often,and their expressions are often less coherent.Based on these findings,the study suggests teaching strategies for teachers and learning strategies for students to improve how they use discourse markers.This can help make foreign language teaching more effective and interactive.展开更多
With the rapid evolution of information technology and the exponential development of artificial intelligence (AI), higher education has entered the age of digital intelligence. In this context, digital literacy has b...With the rapid evolution of information technology and the exponential development of artificial intelligence (AI), higher education has entered the age of digital intelligence. In this context, digital literacy has become an essential competency for educators. Grounded in Yoram Eshet-Alkalai’s five-dimensional framework of digital literacy-photo-visual literacy, reproduction literacy, branching literacy, information literacy, and socio-emotional literacy-this study explores the meaning, features, significance, and application of digital literacy for foreign language teachers in Chinese universities. Moreover, this paper uses several cases to elucidate how these five dimensions manifest in the professional practices of foreign language teachers in Chinese universities. Through clarifying what their digital literacy is, what dimensions it has, and what it can do, this study aims to provide theoretical foundations and practical insights for a comprehensive understanding and effective application of digital literacy for foreign language teachers in Chinese universities.展开更多
Amid the intensifying global competition for discursive power,China has prioritized the enhancement of its international communication capacity and the global influence of Chinese culture as strategic measures to navi...Amid the intensifying global competition for discursive power,China has prioritized the enhancement of its international communication capacity and the global influence of Chinese culture as strategic measures to navigate a complex international public opinion environment.This evolving context has expanded the mission of foreign language education beyond its traditional role as a bridge for cultural exchange,positioning it as a critical means for cultivating talent that serves national strategies and contributes to shaping China’s global image.However,traditional models of foreign language education-limited by their predominantly instrumental orientation-are increasingly insufficient for this broader mission.In response,the ideological and political“Curriculum Chain”for foreign language majors has been introduced as a top-level structural reform.It establishes an integrated curricular framework that holistically links linguistic competence,disciplinary application,and value orientation.By embedding language learning within authentic professional contexts and nationally strategic frameworks,this model enables the implicit cultivation of students’ideological awareness and value systems,thereby fundamentally redefining the competence structure of foreign language professionals.展开更多
The construction of new liberal arts emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and the cultivation of compound talents,providing new opportunities for the collaborative development of foreign language majors and touris...The construction of new liberal arts emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and the cultivation of compound talents,providing new opportunities for the collaborative development of foreign language majors and tourism majors in universities.The“foreign language+tourism”teaching model,by integrating the instrumental nature of language and the applied nature of tourism,aims to cultivate compound talents with both cross-cultural communication skills and practical capabilities in the tourism industry.Based on the background of new liberal arts,this paper analyzes the current status and challenges of“foreign language+tourism”teaching in universities,and proposes specific teaching paths from the dimensions of curriculum system reconstruction,teaching model innovation,faculty team optimization,and evaluation mechanism improvement,aiming to provide a theoretical reference for cultivating high-quality talents adapted to the high-quality development needs of the cultural and tourism industry.展开更多
This paper proposes an interdisciplinary talent training model that combines foreign language education with area studies.The model aims to cultivate international ocean affairs professionals with cross-cultural commu...This paper proposes an interdisciplinary talent training model that combines foreign language education with area studies.The model aims to cultivate international ocean affairs professionals with cross-cultural communication skills,in-depth regional and country knowledge,and practical expertise in ocean affairs.Additionally,the paper presents specific training pathways and policy recommendations for implementing this model.展开更多
This review interrogates empirical and theoretical research on agentic engagement in foreign language(FL)learning.Through synthesizing peer-reviewed studies from Web of Science and CNKI databases,it maps the theoretic...This review interrogates empirical and theoretical research on agentic engagement in foreign language(FL)learning.Through synthesizing peer-reviewed studies from Web of Science and CNKI databases,it maps the theoretical evolution,methodological innovations,key influencing factors and proposed suggestion for further research on student agency.Future research should prioritize,longitudinal studies,culturally comparative designs,validity constructs and ethical evaluations of artificial intelligence’s impact on learner autonomy.This review calls for a holistic approach to FL education,where agentic engagement bridges individual initiative,pedagogical innovation,and sociocultural responsiveness to empower learners in multilingual global contexts.展开更多
Based on the definition and classification of modern Chinese cultural words,this paper expounds the necessity of paying attention to the teaching of cultural words in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.Then,the te...Based on the definition and classification of modern Chinese cultural words,this paper expounds the necessity of paying attention to the teaching of cultural words in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.Then,the teaching strategies of cultural words are discussed from four aspects:vocabulary teaching,classification teaching,association teaching,and online teaching,in order to provide a reference for the actual teaching of teachers of Chinese as a foreign language.展开更多
This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristi...This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.展开更多
The aim of the present study is to explore how native Chinese trainee teachers reflect on their usages of oral corrective feedback in class and what their actual teaching practices are in Chinese as a second language(...The aim of the present study is to explore how native Chinese trainee teachers reflect on their usages of oral corrective feedback in class and what their actual teaching practices are in Chinese as a second language(CSL)classroom.To this end,a mixed-methods approach was adopted in this study,including the questionnaire to explore teachers’perceptions as well as classroom observation to understand teachers’pedagogical practices during class.Fifteen trainee teachers from the same teacher training program in a university in China were identified and recruited to help complete the current research.The present study indicates that in the CSL context,teachers play an essential role in the language classroom and serve as the main resource of classroom feedback.When comparing trainee teachers’stated beliefs to their teaching practices,some similarities could be identified between them,however,clear divergence was also noticeable in the present study.Compared to the previous studies on oral corrective feedback in ESL and EFL contexts,most of the findings in the current study could correspond to those outcomes.The implication emphasizes the importance of offering more support to trainee teachers to help them deal with the complex classroom context such as through teacher training programs.Further investigations on students’perceptions of oral corrective feedback in class would also contribute to the understanding of oral corrective feedback in the CSL context.展开更多
文摘In this paper, the author will mainly focus on analysis about the differences between characteristics of older learners and young learners in learning second/foreign language.
基金Interim Achievements of the“Yingying Technology Empowerment–Application-Oriented Talent Enhancement Project at Changchun College of Electronic Technology”under the Fourth Phase of the 2024 Ministry of Education’s Employment-Education Collaboration Project(Project Number:2024121188944Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)+3 种基金Interim Achievements of the“Directional Cultivation Project for Composite Talents at Changchun College of Electronic Technology”under the Fourth Phase of the 2024 Ministry of Education’s Supply-Demand Matching and Employment-Education Cultivation Program(Project Number:2024121107571Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)Interim Achievements of the“Research on the Cultivation Path of Craftsmanship Spirit among University Teachers in the Context of Industry-University Collaboration”under the 2025 Ministry of Education’s Industry-University Cooperative Education Project(Project Number:2505164755Project Leader:Chunhua Ren)。
文摘The paper aims to examine the application of multimedia technology in expanding vocabulary in second language acquisition.Incorporating innovative technology such as mobile applications,gaming applications,websites,and other related online tools has increased learners’vocabulary mastery,engagement,and motivation levels.Interactional processes like media-embedded objects,teach-learning capacity algorithms,and feedback help learners receive the course in a personalized way that considers individual learning patterns or abilities.However,there are the following challenges:accessibility issues,total reliance on technology,and issues related to privacy.The following challenges affecting learning that arise from using gadgets:the digital divide,limited device access,and environmental issues that may distract a learner in a technology-enabled environment.Moreover,the security issue for data and the ethical question of users’information remain important too.Hence,the paper provides arguments that although these technologies contribute significantly to vocabulary acquisition,the challenge that emerges should be addressed by integrating technology in teaching and learning alongside conventional methods for vocabulary acquisition,which is a practical language acquisition tool that should not be monopolized.
文摘With the successful hosting of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 and the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010,English,next to our mother tongue,has become the most important language in China.Therefore,learning English well is very important for most Chinese people.However,learning a foreign language well is not easy.We have to master several learning strategies and methods to learn it successfully.This paper will help all the foreign language learners to find the effective way in learning the second foreign languge.The paper mainly talks about two aspects:improving the abilities in listening,speaking and reading in order to communicate well;developing the ability of writing in English and perfecting the function of social communication.It gives out the concrete methods in listening,speaking,reading,writing,and translating.The authors hope that the paper would be helpful in assisting the foreign language learners to learn and master the second foreign language.
文摘二语写作是二语习得研究领域的重要组成部分。运用CiteSpace软件对近十年发表在Journal of Second Language Writing的231篇实证研究论文进行可视化分析,研究发现:二语写作研究整体呈波动性上升趋势,研究规模较为稳定,研究关注度逐渐提升;二语写作研究领域暂未形成明显的核心作者和机构的合作网络;研究主题主要聚焦二语写作教学方法的多元化、二语写作反馈的多焦点、二语写作评估与测试的科学化,以及学习者个体差异的多维影响等方面。基于此,提出未来该领域发展需加强学者、机构之间的相互合作;关注个体学习者写作过程的认知特征与情感因素,尤其重视青少年二语学习过程的研究;扩大二语写作纵向研究规模,推动研究的深入发展。
文摘This study examines the predictive roles of foreign language classroom anxiety(FLCA),foreign language enjoyment(FLE),and foreign language boredom(FLB)in English achievement among Chinese senior high school students.Despite extensive research on anxiety in language learning,less attention has been given to boredom,and the combined effects of these three emotions on English achievement remain under-explored,particularly among high school students in China.To address these gaps,a sample of 142 students from Guangzhou was surveyed using questionnaires to assess their emotional experiences and English achievement.The research found that FLE exhibited a positive correlation with academic performance,while FLCA and FLB showed negative associations.Notably,FLE was the most significant predictor of English achievement,followed by FLCA and FLB.Gender differences were observed,with male students reporting significantly higher levels of environmental enjoyment,while female students experienced significantly greater communication anxiety.On this basis,this paper offers suggestions on how to enhance senior high school students’FLE while mitigating FLCA and FLB,thereby promoting more effective and sustained English learning.
文摘The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence(GenAI)is profoundly changing the form and paradigm of foreign language education.GenAI technology,represented by DeepSeek,provides technical support for personalization,immersion,and intelligence of foreign language teaching by virtue of its natural language processing,multimodal content generation,and cross-cultural simulation capabilities.From the three dimensions of“teaching reconstruction,”“learning innovation,”and“education upgrading,”this paper systematically analyzes the internal mechanism of GenAI empowering foreign language education and reveals its unique value in language knowledge transmission,skill training,and cultural understanding.At the same time,considering that GenAI may lead to language model errors in foreign language education,cultural misinterpretations,technological dependence,and data privacy risks,it is proposed to adopt coping strategies such as building an advanced literacy system,establishing a human-AI collaborative ecosystem,and implementing a transparent regulatory framework for algorithms.These measures aim to ensure the high-quality development of technology-integrated foreign language education,providing both theoretical support and practical pathways for cultivating globally competent talents with intercultural communication skills and digital literacy.
文摘Background:Foreign Language Anxiety(FLA)represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance,motivation,and retention in language learners.Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts.This review synthesizes current research on mindfulness as a psychological intervention,aims to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating FLA,and discusses its broader implications for health-focused educational policy and practice.Methods:Following PRISMA guidelines,we systematically reviewed studies examining the relationships between mindfulness and FLA.Our search of four major databases(November 2023)initially identified 346 articles using terms like“mindfulness AND language anxiety.”After screening,14 studies met our criteria:(1)empirical research in English on mindfulness-FLA relationships;(2)no publication date restrictions.Two independent reviewers selected studies,excluding two due to methodological limitations.We conducted a narrative synthesis given the study heterogeneity(9 correlational and 5 intervention studies).Results:9 non-intervention studies demonstrated that mindfulness is negatively associated with FLA,with 3 studies highlighting the mediating roles of self-efficacy and resilience.5 intervention studies reported inconsistent results regarding the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing FLA.Conclusions:The findings suggest that while mindfulness holds promise as a tool to address FLA,its mechanisms and effectiveness require further investigation.This study underscores the need for rigorous research,including Randomized Controlled Trials(RCTs),to inform evidence-based integration of mindfulness into foreign language curricula.For educational policymakers and practitioners,these insights highlight the importance of adopting mindfulness interventions cautiously,ensuring they are tailored to students’needs and supported by evidence.
文摘Anxiety,motivation,and strategy have long been seen as critical in second language acquisition.This study presents a systematic review of the literature on these variables in terms of their relationship with one another,their effects on learning outcomes,and how they are affected by technology-assisted tools in the teaching of Chinese as a second language.This study includes 24 articles for the review study based on the criteria and process of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol(PRISMA-P)and the clustering techniques of VOSviewer.It is found that 1)anxiety,motivation,and strategy were interrelated,that is,motivation was negatively associated with anxiety but positively related to strategy,while strategy could positively predict anxiety;2)anxiety could both positively and negatively affect learning outcomes,while motivation and strategy could both positively and insignificantly influence learning outcomes;3)the technology-assisted tools used in the classroom could both positively and negatively affect the levels of these variables and learning outcomes in the L2 Chinese context.The need to explore more complicated relationships between language-specific individual variables themselves and other possible factors that affect these variables,such as cultural ones,are also discussed for future research.
文摘The construction of ideological-political education within foreign language courses requires an integrated approach that encompasses value shaping,knowledge transfer,and competence cultivation.A critical challenge in this domain is the effective design and implementation of tasks that instill values,while also synergizing with acquiring knowledge and enhancing competencies.This paper delves into the philosophical underpinnings and operational principles of value-shaping task design and its practical application within the context of foreign language teaching.Utilizing Contemporary College English(Integrated Coursebook 3)as a case study,the paper explores value shaping-based task design in ideological-political education of foreign language courses,with the aim of providing references for the construction of ideological-political education in foreign language teaching.
基金Survey on the Use of Discourse Markers by Teachers and Students in Foreign Language Classrooms:Taking Teaching Stages and Contexts as Examples(Project No.:20240847)Ideological and Political Teaching Practice of Linguistics Course Under New Liberal Arts(Project No.:JG2023074)。
文摘Based on conversation analysis theory,this study explored how teachers and students used discourse markers in foreign language classrooms and how these markers affect classroom interaction.The results showed that teachers use different discourse markers in different teaching stages such as lead-in,presentation,practice and summary to make their teaching more organized and clearer.However,students used these markers less often,and their expressions are often less coherent.Based on these findings,the study suggests teaching strategies for teachers and learning strategies for students to improve how they use discourse markers.This can help make foreign language teaching more effective and interactive.
文摘With the rapid evolution of information technology and the exponential development of artificial intelligence (AI), higher education has entered the age of digital intelligence. In this context, digital literacy has become an essential competency for educators. Grounded in Yoram Eshet-Alkalai’s five-dimensional framework of digital literacy-photo-visual literacy, reproduction literacy, branching literacy, information literacy, and socio-emotional literacy-this study explores the meaning, features, significance, and application of digital literacy for foreign language teachers in Chinese universities. Moreover, this paper uses several cases to elucidate how these five dimensions manifest in the professional practices of foreign language teachers in Chinese universities. Through clarifying what their digital literacy is, what dimensions it has, and what it can do, this study aims to provide theoretical foundations and practical insights for a comprehensive understanding and effective application of digital literacy for foreign language teachers in Chinese universities.
基金The 2022 Liaoning Province Education Science“14th Five-Year Plan”Project“Research on the Construction of an Ideological and Political‘Curriculum Chain’for Japanese Majors in Universities”(JG22DB126)。
文摘Amid the intensifying global competition for discursive power,China has prioritized the enhancement of its international communication capacity and the global influence of Chinese culture as strategic measures to navigate a complex international public opinion environment.This evolving context has expanded the mission of foreign language education beyond its traditional role as a bridge for cultural exchange,positioning it as a critical means for cultivating talent that serves national strategies and contributes to shaping China’s global image.However,traditional models of foreign language education-limited by their predominantly instrumental orientation-are increasingly insufficient for this broader mission.In response,the ideological and political“Curriculum Chain”for foreign language majors has been introduced as a top-level structural reform.It establishes an integrated curricular framework that holistically links linguistic competence,disciplinary application,and value orientation.By embedding language learning within authentic professional contexts and nationally strategic frameworks,this model enables the implicit cultivation of students’ideological awareness and value systems,thereby fundamentally redefining the competence structure of foreign language professionals.
基金Education Teaching Reform Research and Practice Project of Tangshan Normal University“Research on the Construction and Practical Pathways of‘Foreign Languages+Majors’Interdisciplinary Model under the Background of New Liberal Arts”(2025JGZD114)。
文摘The construction of new liberal arts emphasizes interdisciplinary integration and the cultivation of compound talents,providing new opportunities for the collaborative development of foreign language majors and tourism majors in universities.The“foreign language+tourism”teaching model,by integrating the instrumental nature of language and the applied nature of tourism,aims to cultivate compound talents with both cross-cultural communication skills and practical capabilities in the tourism industry.Based on the background of new liberal arts,this paper analyzes the current status and challenges of“foreign language+tourism”teaching in universities,and proposes specific teaching paths from the dimensions of curriculum system reconstruction,teaching model innovation,faculty team optimization,and evaluation mechanism improvement,aiming to provide a theoretical reference for cultivating high-quality talents adapted to the high-quality development needs of the cultural and tourism industry.
基金supported by“Dalian Maritime University Teaching Reform Research Fund 2022 Annual Project”(Fund No.XJG2022-96).
文摘This paper proposes an interdisciplinary talent training model that combines foreign language education with area studies.The model aims to cultivate international ocean affairs professionals with cross-cultural communication skills,in-depth regional and country knowledge,and practical expertise in ocean affairs.Additionally,the paper presents specific training pathways and policy recommendations for implementing this model.
文摘This review interrogates empirical and theoretical research on agentic engagement in foreign language(FL)learning.Through synthesizing peer-reviewed studies from Web of Science and CNKI databases,it maps the theoretical evolution,methodological innovations,key influencing factors and proposed suggestion for further research on student agency.Future research should prioritize,longitudinal studies,culturally comparative designs,validity constructs and ethical evaluations of artificial intelligence’s impact on learner autonomy.This review calls for a holistic approach to FL education,where agentic engagement bridges individual initiative,pedagogical innovation,and sociocultural responsiveness to empower learners in multilingual global contexts.
文摘Based on the definition and classification of modern Chinese cultural words,this paper expounds the necessity of paying attention to the teaching of cultural words in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.Then,the teaching strategies of cultural words are discussed from four aspects:vocabulary teaching,classification teaching,association teaching,and online teaching,in order to provide a reference for the actual teaching of teachers of Chinese as a foreign language.
基金Zhejiang Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences Circles“Investigating the Effect of ChatGPT on L2 Education”(24NDQN206YBM)。
文摘This paper selects the widely used New Practical Chinese Readers,a comprehensive teaching material for Chinese as a foreign language,analyzing its content selection,presentation format,and organizational characteristics.By reviewing the inclusion of Chinese opera cultural elements in this material,the study identifies existing issues and provides recommendations for improvement.Introducing opera culture into Chinese language teaching materials can align with global cultural exchanges,helping more people learn about traditional Chinese culture and enhancing China’s international influence.
文摘The aim of the present study is to explore how native Chinese trainee teachers reflect on their usages of oral corrective feedback in class and what their actual teaching practices are in Chinese as a second language(CSL)classroom.To this end,a mixed-methods approach was adopted in this study,including the questionnaire to explore teachers’perceptions as well as classroom observation to understand teachers’pedagogical practices during class.Fifteen trainee teachers from the same teacher training program in a university in China were identified and recruited to help complete the current research.The present study indicates that in the CSL context,teachers play an essential role in the language classroom and serve as the main resource of classroom feedback.When comparing trainee teachers’stated beliefs to their teaching practices,some similarities could be identified between them,however,clear divergence was also noticeable in the present study.Compared to the previous studies on oral corrective feedback in ESL and EFL contexts,most of the findings in the current study could correspond to those outcomes.The implication emphasizes the importance of offering more support to trainee teachers to help them deal with the complex classroom context such as through teacher training programs.Further investigations on students’perceptions of oral corrective feedback in class would also contribute to the understanding of oral corrective feedback in the CSL context.
