Convergent journalism constitutes a systematic investigation into emergent journalistic forms,conceptual frameworks,and practices emerging within media convergence context,characterized by its inherent attributes of c...Convergent journalism constitutes a systematic investigation into emergent journalistic forms,conceptual frameworks,and practices emerging within media convergence context,characterized by its inherent attributes of convergence,datacentricity,and interactivity.Grounded in the theoretical discourse of digital narratology,this monograph crystallizes its analytical focus on the triadic conceptual constellation of"convergence""mediaticity"and"narrativity",By positioning""convergence"as the central problematique,it systematically constructs an epistemological framework for convergent journalistic narrative through three dimensions:narrative theory,narrative language,and narrative praxis,thereby elucidates the ontological foundations and operational logics intrinsic to contemporary journalism studies.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
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
Purpose Artificial intelligence(AI)is developing across the world in every domain,such as finance,manufacturing,entertainment,agriculture,retail,healthcare,and law.Its use in the education sector has exponentially inc...Purpose Artificial intelligence(AI)is developing across the world in every domain,such as finance,manufacturing,entertainment,agriculture,retail,healthcare,and law.Its use in the education sector has exponentially increased.The present global survey explored the utilization of AI among academicians in audiology and speech-language therapy(ASLT)and their willingness to use AI tools in their academic work.Method This study used a cross-sectional survey design.One hundred and six ASLT academicians participated in the survey(February 2024 to April 2024).The questionnaire contains 18 items,which included a five-point rating scale,yes-no,and open-ended questions.Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.Results Most of the participants were from Asia and North America,followed by Africa.Nearly sixty-eight percent of the academicians used AI tools in their practice.The major concerns reported by the participants were the authenticity of the data,security,the addition of irrelevant information,and incorrect citations.The participants also mentioned that the frequent use of AI tools can reduce a person’s ability to devise novel ideas.AI tools such as ChatGPT,Canva,Grammarly AI,Mentimeter,QuillBot,ResearchRabbit,and Scribd were reported by participants.Conclusions The present study highlights the use of AI tools among ASLT academicians.However,only a few academicians have prior experience in AI courses.This indicates the pressing need for training concerning the appropriate use of AI in academia and support from universities.Furthermore,AI should be incorporated into academia with appropriate monitoring and ethical considerations.展开更多
Control Flow Graphs(CFGs)are essential for understanding the execution and data flow within software,serving as foundational structures in program analysis.Traditional CFG construction methods,such as bytecode analysi...Control Flow Graphs(CFGs)are essential for understanding the execution and data flow within software,serving as foundational structures in program analysis.Traditional CFG construction methods,such as bytecode analysis and Abstract Syntax Trees(ASTs),often face challenges due to the complex syntax of programming languages like Java and Python.This paper introduces a novel approach that leverages Large Language Models(LLMs)to generate CFGs through a methodical Chain of Thought(CoT)process.By employing CoT,the proposed approach systematically interprets code semantics directly from natural language,enhancing the adaptability across various programming languages and simplifying the CFG construction process.By implementing a modular AI chain strategy that adheres to the single responsibility principle,our approach breaks down CFG generation into distinct,manageable steps handled by separate AI and non-AI units,which can significantly improve the precision and coverage of CFG nodes and edges.The experiments with 245 Java and 281 Python code snippets from Stack Overflow demonstrate that our method achieves efficient performance on different programming languages and exhibits strong robustness.展开更多
With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected throug...With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.展开更多
Arsenic is a metallic-looking poisonous chemical substance, which is odourless and tasteless. It is used for the manufacture of insecticides and fungicides. Arsenic may be absorbed accidentally through ingestion （foo...Arsenic is a metallic-looking poisonous chemical substance, which is odourless and tasteless. It is used for the manufacture of insecticides and fungicides. Arsenic may be absorbed accidentally through ingestion （food poisoning）, inhalation （toxic air） and permeation of skin. It has been scientifically proved that as little as 20 milligrams of arsenic may be life-threatening. It attacks delicate internal organs of the body, thereby, leading to health disorders and eventual death. On the one hand, this paper is set out to prove that the English language exerts similar killing effects on the Igbo language. On the other hand, the author will suggest ways of salvaging Igbo people＇s mother tongue from such killing effects.展开更多
Guided by the theory of language transfer,this paper examines the transfer of English(second language)in the early stages of the acquisition of German(third language)by Chinese English majors.The results reveal that E...Guided by the theory of language transfer,this paper examines the transfer of English(second language)in the early stages of the acquisition of German(third language)by Chinese English majors.The results reveal that English has both positive and negative effects on German acquisition,especially on German pronunciation,vocabulary and sentence learning.On the basis of these findings,some suggestions are also put forward in order to improve the efficiency of third language(German)teaching,namely,English-as-a-vehicular-language teaching,contrastive teaching and corpus-based teaching.展开更多
The objective of this study is to shed light on what the literature on English Language Teaching(ELT)job advertisements reveals about the ELT profession.For this aim,the existing nine articles are chosen as the focal ...The objective of this study is to shed light on what the literature on English Language Teaching(ELT)job advertisements reveals about the ELT profession.For this aim,the existing nine articles are chosen as the focal literature and content-analyzed.The results point to some facts about ELT:the native speakerism ideology persists in ELT job advertisements;it includes multifaceted discrimination against both non-native and non-Anglophone native English speaker teachers(NESTs);cost-effective strategies are utilized by recruiters to hire young NESTs;different marketing strategies are employed to attract NESTs and to earn the prestige associated with hiring them;and advertising discourse is a way to institutionalization and entrenchment of discrimination.The fallacies explored also concern ELT as an adventure full of travel and pleasure,the dominance of supply-demand and preference principles,viewing NESTs as ideal teachers who promise fun and effortless language learning;and the fallacy that native status compensates for the lack of qualification and experience.Each fact and fallacy is problematized and ways to combat discrimination are suggested.Also,implications of the study for various stakeholders in the ELT circle including the NESTs,NNESTs,and recruiting agencies are discussed.展开更多
"High-level opening up"and"high-quality development"are important development goals and directions of China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.Heilongjiang,as the largest and oldest province ope..."High-level opening up"and"high-quality development"are important development goals and directions of China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.Heilongjiang,as the largest and oldest province open to Russia,has a long history of communication and plays a vanguard role.However,the province's geographical advantages are weakening under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid development of the internet industry.Facing the new era,maintaining and enhancing the regional advantages of the province has become an urgent issue that requires attention.This study takes the Russian language service in Heilongjiang Province as the subject,combines theory with practice through theoretical elaboration and historical analysis,as well as tries to provide reference for improving the language service system in Heilongjiang Province and enhancing its regional advantages.This study believes that a high-quality language service plays an important role in solving the issue.It is necessary to fully understand and apply the essential power of language,be more aware of the importance of Russian language services,build a sound ecosystem of language services,give full play to the traditional advantages of the"Russian"in this province,and finally assume "Russian language services"as the"golden banner"for the development of language services,economy,and culture in the province.展开更多
In recent years,the production-oriented approach has been applied in the field of teaching Chinese as a foreign language,providing a new perspective for language and cultural instruction.Currently,several issues exist...In recent years,the production-oriented approach has been applied in the field of teaching Chinese as a foreign language,providing a new perspective for language and cultural instruction.Currently,several issues exist in cultural teaching,such as the lack of in-depth cultural input,insufficient training in cross-cultural communication skills,and the over-stylization of cultural teaching in the classroom.The production-oriented approach offers a solution to these challenges.This paper seeks to introduce the production-oriented method into the teaching of Chinese culture as a foreign language,using silk culture as a case study for teaching design.The aim is to implement cultural teaching through a new instructional model and to promote the spread of Chinese silk culture.展开更多
The recent success of DeepSeek AI has sparked a heated debate in China about the necessity of learning the Chinese language.With its ability to generate sophisticated content in seconds,AI appears increasingly capable...The recent success of DeepSeek AI has sparked a heated debate in China about the necessity of learning the Chinese language.With its ability to generate sophisticated content in seconds,AI appears increasingly capable of replacing human writers.Does this signal a shift in the value of language mastery,or will human creativity and cultural nuance remain irreplaceable?展开更多
Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of...Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of attention in language learning education. For this purpose, different AI tools were used and implemented in pedagogy to narrow the divide in promoting learning/teaching approaches. This study aims to gauge the impact of using LLM-ChatGPT to teach EFL learners the present simple tense autonomously via providing automated feedback, and chances for regular drillings without over reliance on teacher. It also aims to investigate the EFL learners’ perception of using LLM-ChatGPT as a reinforcement approach to learner autonomy. A cohort comprising 50 EFL learners would participate in the study and a between subject design method using control and experimental groups would be implemented. The findings of the study indicated that learners who were taught present simple tense’s rule through using LLM-ChatGPT application, with less teacher’s dominance, scored grades similar to those who were taught the same tense’s rule by the teacher (sage on the stage approach). This substantiates the idea that LLM-Chat GPT acts a role akin to teachers in teaching grammatical rules. Moreover, the learners felt that LLM-ChatGPT application had a positive impact on fostering autonomous learning.展开更多
Recent research has confirmed the predictive effect of general foreign language(FL) achievement on Foreign Language Enjoyment(FLE) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety(FLCA).However,few studies have examined the eff...Recent research has confirmed the predictive effect of general foreign language(FL) achievement on Foreign Language Enjoyment(FLE) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety(FLCA).However,few studies have examined the effect of domain-specific language achievement in shaping FL learning emotions.The present study thus aims to examine how FLE and FLCA are linked to overall FL achievement and self-perceived achievement in six different domains across listening,speaking,reading,writing,vocabulary,and grammar.A total of 1,415 Chinese senior secondary students participated in the questionnaire survey.Regression analyses showed that 1) both FLE and FLCA were predicted more by self-perceived general English proficiency,while less by actual English achievement;2) perceptions of speaking and grammar competence were significant predictors of both emotions;3) perceived reading competence predicted FLE significantly but not FLCA;and that 4) perceptions of listening,writing,and vocabulary competence predicted neither FLE nor FLCA.The implication is that domain-specificity should be taken into consideration in future explorations of FL emotions.展开更多
A well-recognized fact is that addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and minority groups remains a central focus toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,specifically Goals 11 an...A well-recognized fact is that addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and minority groups remains a central focus toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,specifically Goals 11 and 13.Approaches for effective adaptation to climate change through national and local efforts fundamentally aim to create environmentally sustainable,socially inclusive,and economically vibrant communities.This paper associates the impacts of climate change to the preservation of threatened minority languages in semi-arid areas in Northern Ghana.This review relies on primary and secondary sources on climate-induced migration,minority languages,and threats of language loss through a keyword search followed by rigorous content analysis.The study confirms that forced displacement due to harsh climatic and other environmental conditions is currently occurring in the upper regions(Upper East and Upper West Regions)of Ghana with minority linguistic groups being forced to migrate to the southern part of the country,where their culture and language are threatened due to large linguistic groups.The literature well establishes the north-south mobility with various debates on its root causes.However,the phenomenon is understudied along with the lack of specific national strategies for addressing it and the associated language loss.Therefore,the need emerges for further studies to enhance the current understanding of the phenomenon to inform policy interventions and protect minority languages threatened by climate-induced migration.The focus on an understudied subject and geographic scope makes the findings extremely relevant for the expansion of knowledge on internal migration in the context of climate change in Northern Ghana.展开更多
Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
The Belt and Road Initiative,with its profound significance,requires language as a prerequisite for the interconnections between China and countries along the road.Thus,language awareness is required and needs to be s...The Belt and Road Initiative,with its profound significance,requires language as a prerequisite for the interconnections between China and countries along the road.Thus,language awareness is required and needs to be strengthened.A planning and administrative agency should be established to formulate toplevel designs and specific language policies.Also,the recruitment of language specialists should be accelerated,and language skills and training should focus on business,economics,trade,and related knowledge that will enhance the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative.With its bright future,the Belt and Road Initiative gives both teaching practices new challenges and new opportunities.展开更多
文摘Convergent journalism constitutes a systematic investigation into emergent journalistic forms,conceptual frameworks,and practices emerging within media convergence context,characterized by its inherent attributes of convergence,datacentricity,and interactivity.Grounded in the theoretical discourse of digital narratology,this monograph crystallizes its analytical focus on the triadic conceptual constellation of"convergence""mediaticity"and"narrativity",By positioning""convergence"as the central problematique,it systematically constructs an epistemological framework for convergent journalistic narrative through three dimensions:narrative theory,narrative language,and narrative praxis,thereby elucidates the ontological foundations and operational logics intrinsic to contemporary journalism studies.
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Purpose Artificial intelligence(AI)is developing across the world in every domain,such as finance,manufacturing,entertainment,agriculture,retail,healthcare,and law.Its use in the education sector has exponentially increased.The present global survey explored the utilization of AI among academicians in audiology and speech-language therapy(ASLT)and their willingness to use AI tools in their academic work.Method This study used a cross-sectional survey design.One hundred and six ASLT academicians participated in the survey(February 2024 to April 2024).The questionnaire contains 18 items,which included a five-point rating scale,yes-no,and open-ended questions.Descriptive statistics were used for analysis.Results Most of the participants were from Asia and North America,followed by Africa.Nearly sixty-eight percent of the academicians used AI tools in their practice.The major concerns reported by the participants were the authenticity of the data,security,the addition of irrelevant information,and incorrect citations.The participants also mentioned that the frequent use of AI tools can reduce a person’s ability to devise novel ideas.AI tools such as ChatGPT,Canva,Grammarly AI,Mentimeter,QuillBot,ResearchRabbit,and Scribd were reported by participants.Conclusions The present study highlights the use of AI tools among ASLT academicians.However,only a few academicians have prior experience in AI courses.This indicates the pressing need for training concerning the appropriate use of AI in academia and support from universities.Furthermore,AI should be incorporated into academia with appropriate monitoring and ethical considerations.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62462036,62262031)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20242BAB26017,20232BAB202010)+1 种基金Distinguished Youth Fund Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20242BAB23011)the Jiangxi Province Graduate Innovation Found Project(YJS2023032)。
文摘Control Flow Graphs(CFGs)are essential for understanding the execution and data flow within software,serving as foundational structures in program analysis.Traditional CFG construction methods,such as bytecode analysis and Abstract Syntax Trees(ASTs),often face challenges due to the complex syntax of programming languages like Java and Python.This paper introduces a novel approach that leverages Large Language Models(LLMs)to generate CFGs through a methodical Chain of Thought(CoT)process.By employing CoT,the proposed approach systematically interprets code semantics directly from natural language,enhancing the adaptability across various programming languages and simplifying the CFG construction process.By implementing a modular AI chain strategy that adheres to the single responsibility principle,our approach breaks down CFG generation into distinct,manageable steps handled by separate AI and non-AI units,which can significantly improve the precision and coverage of CFG nodes and edges.The experiments with 245 Java and 281 Python code snippets from Stack Overflow demonstrate that our method achieves efficient performance on different programming languages and exhibits strong robustness.
文摘With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.
文摘Arsenic is a metallic-looking poisonous chemical substance, which is odourless and tasteless. It is used for the manufacture of insecticides and fungicides. Arsenic may be absorbed accidentally through ingestion （food poisoning）, inhalation （toxic air） and permeation of skin. It has been scientifically proved that as little as 20 milligrams of arsenic may be life-threatening. It attacks delicate internal organs of the body, thereby, leading to health disorders and eventual death. On the one hand, this paper is set out to prove that the English language exerts similar killing effects on the Igbo language. On the other hand, the author will suggest ways of salvaging Igbo people＇s mother tongue from such killing effects.
文摘Guided by the theory of language transfer,this paper examines the transfer of English(second language)in the early stages of the acquisition of German(third language)by Chinese English majors.The results reveal that English has both positive and negative effects on German acquisition,especially on German pronunciation,vocabulary and sentence learning.On the basis of these findings,some suggestions are also put forward in order to improve the efficiency of third language(German)teaching,namely,English-as-a-vehicular-language teaching,contrastive teaching and corpus-based teaching.
文摘The objective of this study is to shed light on what the literature on English Language Teaching(ELT)job advertisements reveals about the ELT profession.For this aim,the existing nine articles are chosen as the focal literature and content-analyzed.The results point to some facts about ELT:the native speakerism ideology persists in ELT job advertisements;it includes multifaceted discrimination against both non-native and non-Anglophone native English speaker teachers(NESTs);cost-effective strategies are utilized by recruiters to hire young NESTs;different marketing strategies are employed to attract NESTs and to earn the prestige associated with hiring them;and advertising discourse is a way to institutionalization and entrenchment of discrimination.The fallacies explored also concern ELT as an adventure full of travel and pleasure,the dominance of supply-demand and preference principles,viewing NESTs as ideal teachers who promise fun and effortless language learning;and the fallacy that native status compensates for the lack of qualification and experience.Each fact and fallacy is problematized and ways to combat discrimination are suggested.Also,implications of the study for various stakeholders in the ELT circle including the NESTs,NNESTs,and recruiting agencies are discussed.
基金The "3th Five-Year Plan"of Education Science Key Project of Heilongjiang Province in 2020(Project Number:GJB1320294).
文摘"High-level opening up"and"high-quality development"are important development goals and directions of China during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.Heilongjiang,as the largest and oldest province open to Russia,has a long history of communication and plays a vanguard role.However,the province's geographical advantages are weakening under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid development of the internet industry.Facing the new era,maintaining and enhancing the regional advantages of the province has become an urgent issue that requires attention.This study takes the Russian language service in Heilongjiang Province as the subject,combines theory with practice through theoretical elaboration and historical analysis,as well as tries to provide reference for improving the language service system in Heilongjiang Province and enhancing its regional advantages.This study believes that a high-quality language service plays an important role in solving the issue.It is necessary to fully understand and apply the essential power of language,be more aware of the importance of Russian language services,build a sound ecosystem of language services,give full play to the traditional advantages of the"Russian"in this province,and finally assume "Russian language services"as the"golden banner"for the development of language services,economy,and culture in the province.
文摘In recent years,the production-oriented approach has been applied in the field of teaching Chinese as a foreign language,providing a new perspective for language and cultural instruction.Currently,several issues exist in cultural teaching,such as the lack of in-depth cultural input,insufficient training in cross-cultural communication skills,and the over-stylization of cultural teaching in the classroom.The production-oriented approach offers a solution to these challenges.This paper seeks to introduce the production-oriented method into the teaching of Chinese culture as a foreign language,using silk culture as a case study for teaching design.The aim is to implement cultural teaching through a new instructional model and to promote the spread of Chinese silk culture.
文摘The recent success of DeepSeek AI has sparked a heated debate in China about the necessity of learning the Chinese language.With its ability to generate sophisticated content in seconds,AI appears increasingly capable of replacing human writers.Does this signal a shift in the value of language mastery,or will human creativity and cultural nuance remain irreplaceable?
文摘Learner autonomy stands on the top priorities of scholars due to its pivotal role in fostering student-centered learning methods. It empowers the learners to be in charge of their learning process and be the center of attention in language learning education. For this purpose, different AI tools were used and implemented in pedagogy to narrow the divide in promoting learning/teaching approaches. This study aims to gauge the impact of using LLM-ChatGPT to teach EFL learners the present simple tense autonomously via providing automated feedback, and chances for regular drillings without over reliance on teacher. It also aims to investigate the EFL learners’ perception of using LLM-ChatGPT as a reinforcement approach to learner autonomy. A cohort comprising 50 EFL learners would participate in the study and a between subject design method using control and experimental groups would be implemented. The findings of the study indicated that learners who were taught present simple tense’s rule through using LLM-ChatGPT application, with less teacher’s dominance, scored grades similar to those who were taught the same tense’s rule by the teacher (sage on the stage approach). This substantiates the idea that LLM-Chat GPT acts a role akin to teachers in teaching grammatical rules. Moreover, the learners felt that LLM-ChatGPT application had a positive impact on fostering autonomous learning.
文摘Recent research has confirmed the predictive effect of general foreign language(FL) achievement on Foreign Language Enjoyment(FLE) and Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety(FLCA).However,few studies have examined the effect of domain-specific language achievement in shaping FL learning emotions.The present study thus aims to examine how FLE and FLCA are linked to overall FL achievement and self-perceived achievement in six different domains across listening,speaking,reading,writing,vocabulary,and grammar.A total of 1,415 Chinese senior secondary students participated in the questionnaire survey.Regression analyses showed that 1) both FLE and FLCA were predicted more by self-perceived general English proficiency,while less by actual English achievement;2) perceptions of speaking and grammar competence were significant predictors of both emotions;3) perceived reading competence predicted FLE significantly but not FLCA;and that 4) perceptions of listening,writing,and vocabulary competence predicted neither FLE nor FLCA.The implication is that domain-specificity should be taken into consideration in future explorations of FL emotions.
文摘A well-recognized fact is that addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and minority groups remains a central focus toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,specifically Goals 11 and 13.Approaches for effective adaptation to climate change through national and local efforts fundamentally aim to create environmentally sustainable,socially inclusive,and economically vibrant communities.This paper associates the impacts of climate change to the preservation of threatened minority languages in semi-arid areas in Northern Ghana.This review relies on primary and secondary sources on climate-induced migration,minority languages,and threats of language loss through a keyword search followed by rigorous content analysis.The study confirms that forced displacement due to harsh climatic and other environmental conditions is currently occurring in the upper regions(Upper East and Upper West Regions)of Ghana with minority linguistic groups being forced to migrate to the southern part of the country,where their culture and language are threatened due to large linguistic groups.The literature well establishes the north-south mobility with various debates on its root causes.However,the phenomenon is understudied along with the lack of specific national strategies for addressing it and the associated language loss.Therefore,the need emerges for further studies to enhance the current understanding of the phenomenon to inform policy interventions and protect minority languages threatened by climate-induced migration.The focus on an understudied subject and geographic scope makes the findings extremely relevant for the expansion of knowledge on internal migration in the context of climate change in Northern Ghana.
文摘Based on discussion of the second language acquisition theories,the thesis aims at improving foreign language teaching,and states the implications on our teaching ideas,and what we teachers should do in our EFL practice.
文摘The Belt and Road Initiative,with its profound significance,requires language as a prerequisite for the interconnections between China and countries along the road.Thus,language awareness is required and needs to be strengthened.A planning and administrative agency should be established to formulate toplevel designs and specific language policies.Also,the recruitment of language specialists should be accelerated,and language skills and training should focus on business,economics,trade,and related knowledge that will enhance the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative.With its bright future,the Belt and Road Initiative gives both teaching practices new challenges and new opportunities.
