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
The current study investigated how language context and word frequency influenced vowel perception of Chinese-Japanese cognates among Chinese learners of Japanese.Focusing on orthographic cognates,participants perform...The current study investigated how language context and word frequency influenced vowel perception of Chinese-Japanese cognates among Chinese learners of Japanese.Focusing on orthographic cognates,participants performed a vowel detection task on cognates,manipulating language context and target language(Chinese vs.Japanese),as well as word frequency(high vs.low).We measured reaction times,perceptual sensitivity,and response criterion.For high-frequency words,consistent language contexts facilitated faster vowel detection in both languages.However,in low-frequency conditions,participants showed higher perceptual sensitivity to Chinese targets and more conservative response criteria for Japanese targets,regardless of context.These findings revealed the complex interplay between word frequency,language dominance,and context in cross-language processing.Our study contributed to the understanding of vowel perception in languages with shared orthography but distinct phonological systems,offering insights for models of cross-language cognition and second language education.Furthermore,it highlighted the importance of considering both word frequency and language-specific features in cross-language studies.展开更多
Listening has been considered as the most important language skill by many researchers but in Chinese context it has been overlooked for years.The Foreign Language(FL)listening problems gradually reveal when students ...Listening has been considered as the most important language skill by many researchers but in Chinese context it has been overlooked for years.The Foreign Language(FL)listening problems gradually reveal when students attend to the Listening Course in universities or colleges.This paper at first illustrates the importance of listening in foreign language learning and provides a discussion on the top-down and bottom-up processes with the analysis of Anderson's three-model of language comprehension[9]as well as the factors affecting listening comprehension in Foreign Language in general,aiming at the illustration of the necessity on one of the bottom-up processes-the Spoken Word Recognition(SWR).The analysis of two issued official guiding documents for Chinese university students and the current situation of English listening teaching in Chinese universities are followed,providing a general background on English listening teaching in Chinese context.Three possible foreign language listening problems and their causes are proposed,followed by the pedagogical suggestions to EFL learners who are improving their listening skills and instructors who are advancing their teaching procedures.展开更多
After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when t...After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when they are sophomores and seniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout 4-year college education. The findings suggest that the instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.展开更多
The iterative continuation task(ICT)requires English as a foreign language(EFL)learners to read a segment and write a continuation that aligns with the preceding segment of an English novel with successive turns,offer...The iterative continuation task(ICT)requires English as a foreign language(EFL)learners to read a segment and write a continuation that aligns with the preceding segment of an English novel with successive turns,offering exposure to diverse grammatical structures and opportunities for contextualized usage.Given the importance of integrating technology into second language(L2)writing and the critical role that grammar plays in L2 writing development,automated written corrective feedback provided by Grammarly has gained significant attention.This study investigates the impact of Grammarly on grammar learning strategies,grammar grit,and grammar competence among EFL college students engaged in ICT.This study employed a mixed-methods sequential exploratory design;56 participants were divided into an experimental group(n=28),receiving Grammarly feedback for ICT,and a control group(n=28),completing ICT without Grammarly feedback.Quantitative results revealed that both groups showed improvements in L2 grammar learning strategies,grit and competence.For the experimental group,significant differences were observed across all variables of L2 grammar learning strategies,grit,and competence between pre-and post-tests.For the control group,significant differences were only observed in the affective dimension of grammar learning strategies,Consistency of Interest(COI)of grammar grit,and grammar competence.However,the control group presented a significantly higher improvement in grammar competence.Qualitative analysis showed both positive and negative perceptions of Grammarly.The pedagogical implications of integrating Grammarly and ICT for L2 grammar development are discussed.展开更多
One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown tha...One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition,especially in bilingual or multilingual societies.Learning English can provide EFL(English as a Foreign Language)students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency,which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness.This paper examines how the efficacy and results of language learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.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
The adequacy of language education largely depends on the favorable and unfavorable emotions that teachers and students experience throughout the education process.Simply said,emotional factors play a key role in impr...The adequacy of language education largely depends on the favorable and unfavorable emotions that teachers and students experience throughout the education process.Simply said,emotional factors play a key role in improving the quality of language teaching and learning.Furthermore,these emotional factors also promote the well-being of language teachers and learners and place them in a suitable mental condition.In view of the favorable impact of emotional factors on the mental health of language teachers and learners,many educational scholars around the world have studied these factors,their background,and their pedagogical consequences.Nonetheless,the majority of previous studies have employed traditional research methods in assessing these variables and their influences on language teachers’and learners’mental health.Because of the complex and dynamic quality of emotional factors,traditional research approaches often fail to evaluate these factors and their dynamic,non-linear connections with teachers’and learners’mental health and well-being.Accordingly,some novel research approaches are required to measure the dynamicity and complexity of emotional factors in language education settings.To address this call,the current state-of-the-art conceptual article seeks to provide new insights for investigating emotional factors and their potential impact on language teachers’and learners’mental states.This study also intends to offer a comprehensive list of emerging methods that take into account the complex and dynamic nature of emotional variables.Finally,the study outlines the potential implications of this review for educational researchers.展开更多
This paper first summarizes that traditional EFL teaching considers target language isolatedly beyond its culture. It, therefore, stresses the interdependence of language and culture. It analyzes the existing problems...This paper first summarizes that traditional EFL teaching considers target language isolatedly beyond its culture. It, therefore, stresses the interdependence of language and culture. It analyzes the existing problems and their predominant causes in basic EFL teaching, and discusses the possible solutions to be taken to solve such problems. It suggests that there is culture-based instruction for high achievement in classroom acquisition of the target culture. It deems undoubtedly that the systematic permeation of cross-cultural communication aiming at developing cross-cultural awareness is one of the most effective steps toward cultural appropriateness in authentic communication.展开更多
Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogw...Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School is described.By analyzing the figurative language and poetic devices in the book,this paper argues that similes,alliteration,rhyme and the symbolism are well used to make contribution to emphasize the theme of courage.Faced up with difficulties and hardships,Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have shown their great courage and finally figured out the clues.It illuminates that the properly used figurative language and poetic devices are essential to the emphasis of the theme.Key words:figurative language;poetic devices;展开更多
Since 1980s,with the deepening of the cultural communication between China and western countries,more and more works on China written by modern foreign scholars are translated into Chinese,and most of the versions are...Since 1980s,with the deepening of the cultural communication between China and western countries,more and more works on China written by modern foreign scholars are translated into Chinese,and most of the versions are of high quality. But there also exist some common deficiencies,the most representative of which lie in the versions reflecting the Chinese elements,that is,the versions are ( 1) less formal; ( 2) less idiomatical and ( 3) unable to correct the errors of the original. However,translation practice shows that back translation is an effective way to solve the problems above. Based on the discussion of the back translation theory and his experience from translating Chinese Characteristics,the author presents some corresponding strategies about back translation.展开更多
With the advancement of the new curriculum reform,many schools have put forward the idea of combing English reading with stratified teaching.Enhancing the effectiveness of reading English picture books is an important...With the advancement of the new curriculum reform,many schools have put forward the idea of combing English reading with stratified teaching.Enhancing the effectiveness of reading English picture books is an important goal that most English teachers uphold when reforming the teaching of English reading.In order to achieve this goal,it is necessary to improve the teaching methods of reading.Reading picture books is an important way to improve students5 core competencies in English.However,at present,the method of teaching reading in primary school is simple;in addition,the teaching activities are not well organized.Therefore,in order to improve students5 core competencies in English,this article points out several issues in the teaching of English picture book reading and provides some pedagogical implications for the teaching in this aspect based on the stratified teaching method and classroom observation by including Class 1,Grade 2 students from a primary school in Leshan as the research subjects.展开更多
This paper reviews the evolving foreign language education policies and their interaction with the development of the multimedia education and information technology in China since the 1920 s.Major national foreign la...This paper reviews the evolving foreign language education policies and their interaction with the development of the multimedia education and information technology in China since the 1920 s.Major national foreign language education policies have been cited to analyze their emergence in the multimedia context and their influences on foreign language education.Studies show that foreign language education in China has experienced several ups and downs throughout these years.The policy-making and the education practices maintain a dynamic balance between each other.展开更多
The thesis discusses how subjectivity is shown through spatial deixis in the language of English news.Based on Langacker' s Construal Theory,especially the aspect of construal perspective,the thesis employs the co...The thesis discusses how subjectivity is shown through spatial deixis in the language of English news.Based on Langacker' s Construal Theory,especially the aspect of construal perspective,the thesis employs the conceptualization in Cognitive Linguistics to explain the cause of subjectivity in English news.Then,it makes a further philosophical and social analysis of the motivation of subjectivity in news language.On the one hand,subjectivity is a basic attribute which helps people to cognize and reflect things.On the other hand,subjectivity is an important criterion for one to judge whether the nature of the news is "objective" or not.展开更多
Many assessment skills are quite conducive for administering practical and effective tests and especially to ELL students. There is no perfect assessment to ELL students, and every assessment has its own limitations. ...Many assessment skills are quite conducive for administering practical and effective tests and especially to ELL students. There is no perfect assessment to ELL students, and every assessment has its own limitations. The testing scores are influenced by a wide range of factors, such as the level of effort, study habits, the learning atmosphere, and physical state and so on. Therefore, self-concept and academic achievement are highly correlated.展开更多
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The current study investigated how language context and word frequency influenced vowel perception of Chinese-Japanese cognates among Chinese learners of Japanese.Focusing on orthographic cognates,participants performed a vowel detection task on cognates,manipulating language context and target language(Chinese vs.Japanese),as well as word frequency(high vs.low).We measured reaction times,perceptual sensitivity,and response criterion.For high-frequency words,consistent language contexts facilitated faster vowel detection in both languages.However,in low-frequency conditions,participants showed higher perceptual sensitivity to Chinese targets and more conservative response criteria for Japanese targets,regardless of context.These findings revealed the complex interplay between word frequency,language dominance,and context in cross-language processing.Our study contributed to the understanding of vowel perception in languages with shared orthography but distinct phonological systems,offering insights for models of cross-language cognition and second language education.Furthermore,it highlighted the importance of considering both word frequency and language-specific features in cross-language studies.
文摘Listening has been considered as the most important language skill by many researchers but in Chinese context it has been overlooked for years.The Foreign Language(FL)listening problems gradually reveal when students attend to the Listening Course in universities or colleges.This paper at first illustrates the importance of listening in foreign language learning and provides a discussion on the top-down and bottom-up processes with the analysis of Anderson's three-model of language comprehension[9]as well as the factors affecting listening comprehension in Foreign Language in general,aiming at the illustration of the necessity on one of the bottom-up processes-the Spoken Word Recognition(SWR).The analysis of two issued official guiding documents for Chinese university students and the current situation of English listening teaching in Chinese universities are followed,providing a general background on English listening teaching in Chinese context.Three possible foreign language listening problems and their causes are proposed,followed by the pedagogical suggestions to EFL learners who are improving their listening skills and instructors who are advancing their teaching procedures.
文摘After perceiving a common phenomenon of English learning at college in China, this paper presents a case study of motivation. In this study, a questionnaire is conducted twice among 156 Chinese college students when they are sophomores and seniors. It intends to identify some components of foreign language learning motivation and probes into the causes for the changing motivations of students throughout 4-year college education. The findings suggest that the instrumental motivation plays a crucial role in foreign language learning context.
文摘The iterative continuation task(ICT)requires English as a foreign language(EFL)learners to read a segment and write a continuation that aligns with the preceding segment of an English novel with successive turns,offering exposure to diverse grammatical structures and opportunities for contextualized usage.Given the importance of integrating technology into second language(L2)writing and the critical role that grammar plays in L2 writing development,automated written corrective feedback provided by Grammarly has gained significant attention.This study investigates the impact of Grammarly on grammar learning strategies,grammar grit,and grammar competence among EFL college students engaged in ICT.This study employed a mixed-methods sequential exploratory design;56 participants were divided into an experimental group(n=28),receiving Grammarly feedback for ICT,and a control group(n=28),completing ICT without Grammarly feedback.Quantitative results revealed that both groups showed improvements in L2 grammar learning strategies,grit and competence.For the experimental group,significant differences were observed across all variables of L2 grammar learning strategies,grit,and competence between pre-and post-tests.For the control group,significant differences were only observed in the affective dimension of grammar learning strategies,Consistency of Interest(COI)of grammar grit,and grammar competence.However,the control group presented a significantly higher improvement in grammar competence.Qualitative analysis showed both positive and negative perceptions of Grammarly.The pedagogical implications of integrating Grammarly and ICT for L2 grammar development are discussed.
文摘One of the most obvious markers of an individual’s identity is their language.However,in some ways,the relationship between identity and language acquisition seems to be missed.In fact,a lot of studies have shown that identity may influence the reasons behind language acquisition,especially in bilingual or multilingual societies.Learning English can provide EFL(English as a Foreign Language)students with a good sense of identity and encourage them to practice their agency,which can improve learning efficiency and effectiveness.This paper examines how the efficacy and results of language learning are influenced by the learner’s identity.
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.
基金supported by Nanjing Normal University’s New Liberal Arts Research and Reform Project in 2021.
文摘The adequacy of language education largely depends on the favorable and unfavorable emotions that teachers and students experience throughout the education process.Simply said,emotional factors play a key role in improving the quality of language teaching and learning.Furthermore,these emotional factors also promote the well-being of language teachers and learners and place them in a suitable mental condition.In view of the favorable impact of emotional factors on the mental health of language teachers and learners,many educational scholars around the world have studied these factors,their background,and their pedagogical consequences.Nonetheless,the majority of previous studies have employed traditional research methods in assessing these variables and their influences on language teachers’and learners’mental health.Because of the complex and dynamic quality of emotional factors,traditional research approaches often fail to evaluate these factors and their dynamic,non-linear connections with teachers’and learners’mental health and well-being.Accordingly,some novel research approaches are required to measure the dynamicity and complexity of emotional factors in language education settings.To address this call,the current state-of-the-art conceptual article seeks to provide new insights for investigating emotional factors and their potential impact on language teachers’and learners’mental states.This study also intends to offer a comprehensive list of emerging methods that take into account the complex and dynamic nature of emotional variables.Finally,the study outlines the potential implications of this review for educational researchers.
文摘This paper first summarizes that traditional EFL teaching considers target language isolatedly beyond its culture. It, therefore, stresses the interdependence of language and culture. It analyzes the existing problems and their predominant causes in basic EFL teaching, and discusses the possible solutions to be taken to solve such problems. It suggests that there is culture-based instruction for high achievement in classroom acquisition of the target culture. It deems undoubtedly that the systematic permeation of cross-cultural communication aiming at developing cross-cultural awareness is one of the most effective steps toward cultural appropriateness in authentic communication.
基金Acknowledgements： This work was partially supported by China National Social Science Foundation （No. 08BYY046）, Social Science Foundation of Chinese Ministry of Education （No. 06JJD740007） and Project of Shandong Social Science Fund （No. 07CWXJ03）.
文摘Written by J.K.Rowling,Harry Potterdepicts the protagonist,Harry Potter’s seven years’adventures during his life and studies at Hogwarts School.In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School is described.By analyzing the figurative language and poetic devices in the book,this paper argues that similes,alliteration,rhyme and the symbolism are well used to make contribution to emphasize the theme of courage.Faced up with difficulties and hardships,Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger have shown their great courage and finally figured out the clues.It illuminates that the properly used figurative language and poetic devices are essential to the emphasis of the theme.Key words:figurative language;poetic devices;
文摘Since 1980s,with the deepening of the cultural communication between China and western countries,more and more works on China written by modern foreign scholars are translated into Chinese,and most of the versions are of high quality. But there also exist some common deficiencies,the most representative of which lie in the versions reflecting the Chinese elements,that is,the versions are ( 1) less formal; ( 2) less idiomatical and ( 3) unable to correct the errors of the original. However,translation practice shows that back translation is an effective way to solve the problems above. Based on the discussion of the back translation theory and his experience from translating Chinese Characteristics,the author presents some corresponding strategies about back translation.
文摘With the advancement of the new curriculum reform,many schools have put forward the idea of combing English reading with stratified teaching.Enhancing the effectiveness of reading English picture books is an important goal that most English teachers uphold when reforming the teaching of English reading.In order to achieve this goal,it is necessary to improve the teaching methods of reading.Reading picture books is an important way to improve students5 core competencies in English.However,at present,the method of teaching reading in primary school is simple;in addition,the teaching activities are not well organized.Therefore,in order to improve students5 core competencies in English,this article points out several issues in the teaching of English picture book reading and provides some pedagogical implications for the teaching in this aspect based on the stratified teaching method and classroom observation by including Class 1,Grade 2 students from a primary school in Leshan as the research subjects.
基金supported by National Social Science Foundation of China,Under Grant No.15BYY048,namely“Research on Foreign Language Planning in the Construction of the Belt and Road Strategies”supported by Research Center for Foreign Language Strategies of China,State Language Commission,Under Grant No.WYZL201433+1 种基金namely“Studies on the Ecology of Foreign Language Education of Chinese Universities in Multimedia Context.”supported by Research Center of Asian-Pacific Language Policies,Research Center of International Issues in Universities of Jiangsu Under Grant No.苏教社政(2013)6
文摘This paper reviews the evolving foreign language education policies and their interaction with the development of the multimedia education and information technology in China since the 1920 s.Major national foreign language education policies have been cited to analyze their emergence in the multimedia context and their influences on foreign language education.Studies show that foreign language education in China has experienced several ups and downs throughout these years.The policy-making and the education practices maintain a dynamic balance between each other.
基金granted by "On the Subjectivity of Spatial Deixis in the Language of English News"(No.YJSZ201403) of Graduate Innovation Foundation of Yantai University(GIFYTU)"On Speech Meaning from Communicative Information Perspecive(10DWXJ07)" of Shandong Social Science Progran+1 种基金"Research on News Evaluation Based on English-Chinese Parallel Corpora" of Shandong College HumanitiesSocial Science Project "Analysis of Media English Evaluation Driven by Corpus" Project of Young Teachers Fund of Yantai University
文摘The thesis discusses how subjectivity is shown through spatial deixis in the language of English news.Based on Langacker' s Construal Theory,especially the aspect of construal perspective,the thesis employs the conceptualization in Cognitive Linguistics to explain the cause of subjectivity in English news.Then,it makes a further philosophical and social analysis of the motivation of subjectivity in news language.On the one hand,subjectivity is a basic attribute which helps people to cognize and reflect things.On the other hand,subjectivity is an important criterion for one to judge whether the nature of the news is "objective" or not.
文摘Many assessment skills are quite conducive for administering practical and effective tests and especially to ELL students. There is no perfect assessment to ELL students, and every assessment has its own limitations. The testing scores are influenced by a wide range of factors, such as the level of effort, study habits, the learning atmosphere, and physical state and so on. Therefore, self-concept and academic achievement are highly correlated.
