The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.Th...The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.展开更多
As the admittedly top-level English competition in China,the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press(FLTRP)English Speech Contest has celebrated its 20-year anniversary.The competition not only provides a platfor...As the admittedly top-level English competition in China,the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press(FLTRP)English Speech Contest has celebrated its 20-year anniversary.The competition not only provides a platform for the contestants to showcase their talent but also serves as a think tank for teachers to gain insight and inspiration as to the latest teaching methods and national educational policies.This essay finds evidence,by examining the given topics for prepared speech,to prove that increasing attention is being shifted from language skills acquisition to intercultural competence and cultural identity construction of the students.In light of the ever-globalized world,the issue is further complicated by the emergence and wide use of new media which accents the influence of individuals in public diplomacy.展开更多
文摘The conflation of linguistic competencies with ideological and political educational paradigms presents unique opportunities and challenges for English language teaching(ELT)in our increasingly interconnected world.This research seeks to address the role of cross-cultural critical thinking within the landscape of English pedagogy,framed by the imperatives of ideological and political education.Employing a multi-method approach,including thematic content analysis and action research,the study proposes a pedagogical model designed to integrate transcultural discourse and ideologically reflective practices into the conventional ELT curriculum.This paper argues for a reimagined approach to teaching English that encourages students to engage with diverse cultural perspectives and develop a nuanced understanding of global issues.
文摘As the admittedly top-level English competition in China,the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press(FLTRP)English Speech Contest has celebrated its 20-year anniversary.The competition not only provides a platform for the contestants to showcase their talent but also serves as a think tank for teachers to gain insight and inspiration as to the latest teaching methods and national educational policies.This essay finds evidence,by examining the given topics for prepared speech,to prove that increasing attention is being shifted from language skills acquisition to intercultural competence and cultural identity construction of the students.In light of the ever-globalized world,the issue is further complicated by the emergence and wide use of new media which accents the influence of individuals in public diplomacy.
