scholarly journals The Application of Discourse Analysis to English Reading Teaching in Chinese Universities—What is the Focus?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Yanwei Nie
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Chinese Universities ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Majors ◽  
English Major ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Reading Teaching

<em>Reading is a primary avenue of language input and the spread of knowledge. Some EFL learners focus on vocabulary and grammar, but ignore the broader relationship between words, sentences and paragraphs in reading. Due to this, it is of great necessity to introduce discourse analysis to English reading teaching because of its potential to improve students’ discourse awareness and reading comprehension. While discourse analysis covers three aspects, structure of discourse, cohesion and coherence, and background information and context, this paper aimed to identify the ideal focus of discourse-based English reading teaching and to uncover pedagogical differences between English majors and non-English majors in Chinese universities. The research findings show that Chinese students have a good sense of discourse in general, and the main difference between English majors and non-English majors is that English majors are more inclined to grasp the main idea by analyzing the structure of discourse. The pedagogical implication is that if discourse-based reading teaching is applied for non-English major students, it should focus more on reading strategies related to the structure of discourse.</em>

A Study Focusing on Applying Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) Methods into English Vocabulary Teaching for EFL Learners

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilin Huang ◽  
◽  
Sohani Gandhioke ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Classes ◽  
English Class ◽  
English Major ◽  
Research Findings

To solve the problem of Chinese EFL students’ passive and ineffective vocabulary learning, task-based language teaching (TBLT) methods were introduced to English classes at a university. With TBLT, students interacted with each other by using English, especially English words learnt, in order to fulfil the tasks designed by teachers. Based on second language acquisition theories, students were able to understand input and produce output during this process. This paper focuses on using TBLT in English vocabulary teaching in three non-English major classes of a Chinese university, involving the use of some word games. The word games’ features, organization, and a skill set built through those games, will be discussed. In terms of methodology, an online questionnaire survey was conducted among 93 university students from the three classes. Also, results of the students’ before-task and after-task word quizzes on Moodle platform and exam paper results were analysed. The research findings showed that students enjoyed playing word games in the English class and benefitted from it, in terms of language development and building skills. This paper recommends teachers to use TBLT in English vocabulary teaching and learning, as it is practical and can assist in EFL learners’ vocabulary acquisition.

scholarly journals An Investigation into Students’ Agentic Engagement in Online English Listening Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Yanxiu Dong ◽  
Suli Liu
Keyword(s):  
Course Design ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
English Majors ◽  
English Major ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Low Motivation

This paper provides a comprehensive review on the current situation of non-English major students’ agentic engagement in online English listening course. The paper aims to investigate students’ low motivation in doing their online listening homework. Paper questionnaires and SPSS 22.0 were used to analyze the results. 46 freshmen and 43 sophomores of non-English majors participated in this research. It has been found that the agentic engagement of non-English majors is low and freshmen’s average agentic engagement is higher than sophomores’. Besides, it doesn’t have significant correlations with students’ scores in online weekly tasks. The research findings indicate the importance of raising teachers’ awareness of student agentic engagement, and a more effective e-learning platform is required. At last, with the results of this investigation, the current study provides some suggestions for future English listening course design.

scholarly journals Research on the Application of the San Diego Reading Quick Assessment Form in the Teaching of Diagnostic English Reading

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zehao Liang
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Teaching Mode ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Quick Assessment ◽  
Reading Teaching ◽  
Operating Methods

Based on the theory of diagnostic reading teaching, this article introduces the San Diego quick assessment form and operating methods, and conducts classroom practice for domestic English majors to explore whether the assessment form can improve the reading ability of students under the diagnostic English reading teaching mode Help and influence.

Application of Task-based Instruction to College English Reading Teaching for Non-English Majors in Leshan Normal University, Sichuan, China

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ye Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Reading Ability ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Target Language ◽  
College English ◽  
English Reading ◽  
English Majors ◽  
Normal University ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Task Based Instruction ◽  
Reading Teaching

First raised in 1980s, Task-based Instruction (TBI) is an effective teaching method advocated by many foreign language researchers, focusing on the use of authentic language and on asking students to do various kinds of meaningful tasks through the target language. Based on a study carried out in Leshan Normal University, the writer proves that the application of TBI to college English reading teaching can greatly intrigue non-English majors, help them build their self-confidence in English study, cultivate their sense of cooperation in the process of carrying out classroom activities and tasks with their classmates and thus to improve non-English majors’ reading ability. In addition, some suggestions to TBI are also presented for further studies.

From intensive reading teaching to outcome-based teaching: An empirical study on English reading in China

2021 ◽  
pp. 002072092098351
Author(s):  
Di Qi ◽  
Azizah Rajab ◽  
Nur’ain Balqis Haladin
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Reading Ability ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Reading Proficiency ◽  
Extensive Reading ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
English Reading ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Intensive Reading ◽  
Reading Teaching

Chinese EFL learners’ reading ability is one of the important cores for the cultivation of their English competencies. Taking the extensive reading course as an example, this paper integrated the OBE concept into the course teaching design. An empirical study was designed to explore whether the teaching model OBE can effectively improve students’ reading proficiency and students’ perspectives towards the Outcome Based teaching method. Finally, some suggestions for further research were proposed based upon the data collection and analysis.

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