Border crossing is a metaphoric term in sociolinguistics referring to a blurring of English use across different domains of social discourses.This article shows how border crossing in English job-seeking discourse is ...Border crossing is a metaphoric term in sociolinguistics referring to a blurring of English use across different domains of social discourses.This article shows how border crossing in English job-seeking discourse is manifested in a real-life English creative résumé,and how this phenomenon brings about two related consequences,informalization and marketization,through critically analyzing the informal and promotional features of the résumé.It then reaches the conclusion that such border crossing phenomenon reflects a voice by the young in reconstructing their self-identities in job-seeking discourse in post-industrialized,post-modern western societies.展开更多
Amid the increasingly severe global natural eco-environment,it is necessary to build a natural ecological civilization by constructing an ecological civilization discourse.Against this background,this study compiles a...Amid the increasingly severe global natural eco-environment,it is necessary to build a natural ecological civilization by constructing an ecological civilization discourse.Against this background,this study compiles a corpus of natural ecological discourse in the English translation of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China(short for Xi).By using Wordsmith and AntConc,this study explores the linguistic features of the ecological discourse in English translation of Xi in the following dimensions,including high-frequency words,keywords,word collocations,concordance lines.This study aims to analyze the concepts and attitudes towards natural ecology,so as to provide certain valuable insights for the construction of China’s discourse on natural ecological civilization.The study found that the natural ecology discourse involving in the English translation of Xi turned out to be ecologically beneficial.展开更多
Taking the discourse learning of the new senior high school English textbook published by the People’s Education Press as an example,combined with the“six-dimensional guidance”deep reading strategy,and through the ...Taking the discourse learning of the new senior high school English textbook published by the People’s Education Press as an example,combined with the“six-dimensional guidance”deep reading strategy,and through the six-skill training strategies of“memory skill training,understanding skill training,application skill training,analytical skill training,evaluation skill training,creative skill training,”this paper aims to cultivate students’thinking profundity,logic,flexibility,sensitivity,criticality,and originality.It also promotes the real implementation of senior high school English deep reading that points to the cultivation of thinking quality in classroom teaching,and realizes the transformation from“conventional reading”to“deep reading”that reflects the core literacy of the discipline.展开更多
Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,mak...Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,making it challenging to fully convey the essence of its local dietary culture in translation.To achieve the purpose of translation,the theory of multimodal discourse analysis provides an ideal translation approach through the language mode,image mode,sound mode,and the synergistic effect of multimodalities,which can accurately address the deficiencies in the translation of dietary culture.Through this research,it is not only possible to highlight the unique charm of the dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor but also to build a bridge for its international dissemination,promoting cross-border cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.展开更多
Aiming at finding out some typical features of classroom discourse of the CE classrooms in China context so as to be of assistance to college English majors and their teachers, the present study, by following a four-p...Aiming at finding out some typical features of classroom discourse of the CE classrooms in China context so as to be of assistance to college English majors and their teachers, the present study, by following a four-part process of Recording, Viewing, Transcribing and Analyzing, has made some detailed study on the classroom discourse of several top-quality Comprehensive English classes. And finally, the features of those selected top-quality CE classes and their implications can be described in this paper.展开更多
At present,Discourse analysis is very useful in teaching English.This thesis is to explore college English listening teach ing under the DA mode.58 students were selected to complete the project.And as a result,the st...At present,Discourse analysis is very useful in teaching English.This thesis is to explore college English listening teach ing under the DA mode.58 students were selected to complete the project.And as a result,the students’listening skills and com municative competence has been developed greatly after the DA.展开更多
This paper firstly discusses the nature of discourse comprehesion,and then analyzes the importance of reading strategy instructionon reading comprehension. Finally,it presents some useful approaches to help freshmen o...This paper firstly discusses the nature of discourse comprehesion,and then analyzes the importance of reading strategy instructionon reading comprehension. Finally,it presents some useful approaches to help freshmen of non-English majors read effectively.展开更多
Discourse analysis is an indispensable part in the process of English listening comprehension.It also plays a very impor-tant part in college English listening teaching.Thus,it is useful to carry out the listening cou...Discourse analysis is an indispensable part in the process of English listening comprehension.It also plays a very impor-tant part in college English listening teaching.Thus,it is useful to carry out the listening courses with the guidance of discourseanalysis.The characteristics of college English listening comprehension are introduced in this article.Meanwhile,the positive ef-fects and significance of discourse analysis are also analyzed with the expectation that the teaching methods and efficiency of col-lege English listening courses will be improved.展开更多
Theme-rheme pattern model is the principle base for analyzing English advertisement discourse.We find the discourse of English advertisements,by analysis,in such ways of developing as parallel model,continuous model,a...Theme-rheme pattern model is the principle base for analyzing English advertisement discourse.We find the discourse of English advertisements,by analysis,in such ways of developing as parallel model,continuous model,alternative model and concentrated model,has reflected the ad owner's expectation to change the law of audiences' cognition.This kind of law and the advertising function is closely connected with the same purpose,which contributes to affect potential consumers.展开更多
Classroom discourse analysis plays a significant role in linguistics and language teaching. The present research is a case study, aiming to explore how the Interpersonal meta-function is reflected in the English class...Classroom discourse analysis plays a significant role in linguistics and language teaching. The present research is a case study, aiming to explore how the Interpersonal meta-function is reflected in the English classroom discourse, as well as to provide some suggestions for pedagogical improvement based on the findings. The results of the analysis indicate that in terms of Mood, the declarative clause is most frequently used, followed by the interrogative and imperative clause respectively; in terms of modality, the teacher uses modal verbs and Mood Adjuncts to express the degree of certainty; in terms of personal pronouns, the teacher prefers to use the first person plural pronouns. It is suggested that the class should be student-centered and that an equal teacher-student relationship should be established.展开更多
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
Nowadays, the multimodal discourse analysis theory becomes increasingly important in the language teaching. This paper tries to elaborate the ways to apply the multimodal discourse analysis theory into College English...Nowadays, the multimodal discourse analysis theory becomes increasingly important in the language teaching. This paper tries to elaborate the ways to apply the multimodal discourse analysis theory into College English teaching after analyzing the status-quo of College English teaching on the basis of the theory and the significance of the application of multimodal discourse analysis theory in the College English teaching, hoping to contribute to the College English teaching reform.展开更多
Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teachi...Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teaching in China from the aspects of the number and distribution of research results,research topics,research methods,and development trends,and further discussed the reasons for this situation.It pointed out that there are three main problems in the research of multimodal discourse in China:The research framework needs further testing.The multimodal resources are relatively insufficient.The subjects of the research are not balanced.At the same time,this paper summarized the future development trend and provided new points of view for future multimodal English teaching.展开更多
This paper explores teaching oral English skills from discourse analysis,,mainly cooperative principle and speech act theory.Different methods of discourse analysis can help English learners gain sociolinguistic and s...This paper explores teaching oral English skills from discourse analysis,,mainly cooperative principle and speech act theory.Different methods of discourse analysis can help English learners gain sociolinguistic and strategic competence in learning speaking English.展开更多
Nominalization is a prevalent linguistic phenomenon in English, especially in written English, which tends to be characterized by objective, precise and solemn style. Based on Halliday's Systemic-functional Gramma...Nominalization is a prevalent linguistic phenomenon in English, especially in written English, which tends to be characterized by objective, precise and solemn style. Based on Halliday's Systemic-functional Grammar Theory, here makes an analysis on nominalization and its three major functions in English news discourses.展开更多
The study of the English teachers' language in the L2 classrooms is a very important branch of discourse analysis. However, up till now, much of the research conducted has focused on the linguistic features of tea...The study of the English teachers' language in the L2 classrooms is a very important branch of discourse analysis. However, up till now, much of the research conducted has focused on the linguistic features of teachers' classroom discourse. In present study, a critical point of view is adopted to analyze the social and cultural aspects of the classroom discourse. With the help of CDA (critical discourse analy sis), the relationship between language, power and ideology is deeply explored.展开更多
With a Critical Discourse Analysis approach, this essay reveals four types of discourses: discourse of examination, instruction, technology and regulation. Based on the analysis of power relation among those discourse...With a Critical Discourse Analysis approach, this essay reveals four types of discourses: discourse of examination, instruction, technology and regulation. Based on the analysis of power relation among those discourses, a vivid picture of teachers' identity at training-school has been clearly sketched. That is, teacher at training-school is a puppet acting as not only the transmitter of specific knowledge, but also the supervisor of rules and spokesman of institution.展开更多
As one of major textbooks wildly used in China among secondary school students and high schools, Go For It series published by People's Education Press have obtained and still maintained unshakeable since last cen...As one of major textbooks wildly used in China among secondary school students and high schools, Go For It series published by People's Education Press have obtained and still maintained unshakeable since last century. This study aims at exploring and investigating English texts by People's Education Press trying to find out the conduct of environmental education through English Learning to uncover how language choices in English textbooks are invested with ideological implications based on Discourse-Historical Approach(DHA).展开更多
文摘Border crossing is a metaphoric term in sociolinguistics referring to a blurring of English use across different domains of social discourses.This article shows how border crossing in English job-seeking discourse is manifested in a real-life English creative résumé,and how this phenomenon brings about two related consequences,informalization and marketization,through critically analyzing the informal and promotional features of the résumé.It then reaches the conclusion that such border crossing phenomenon reflects a voice by the young in reconstructing their self-identities in job-seeking discourse in post-industrialized,post-modern western societies.
文摘Amid the increasingly severe global natural eco-environment,it is necessary to build a natural ecological civilization by constructing an ecological civilization discourse.Against this background,this study compiles a corpus of natural ecological discourse in the English translation of Xi Jinping:The Governance of China(short for Xi).By using Wordsmith and AntConc,this study explores the linguistic features of the ecological discourse in English translation of Xi in the following dimensions,including high-frequency words,keywords,word collocations,concordance lines.This study aims to analyze the concepts and attitudes towards natural ecology,so as to provide certain valuable insights for the construction of China’s discourse on natural ecological civilization.The study found that the natural ecology discourse involving in the English translation of Xi turned out to be ecologically beneficial.
文摘Taking the discourse learning of the new senior high school English textbook published by the People’s Education Press as an example,combined with the“six-dimensional guidance”deep reading strategy,and through the six-skill training strategies of“memory skill training,understanding skill training,application skill training,analytical skill training,evaluation skill training,creative skill training,”this paper aims to cultivate students’thinking profundity,logic,flexibility,sensitivity,criticality,and originality.It also promotes the real implementation of senior high school English deep reading that points to the cultivation of thinking quality in classroom teaching,and realizes the transformation from“conventional reading”to“deep reading”that reflects the core literacy of the discipline.
基金Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Technology College in 2024“A Study on the English Translation of Characteristic Cuisines of the Hexi Corridor from the Perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis”(2024QNSK019)。
文摘Given the diversity of geographical and cultural backgrounds,it is difficult to find precise counterparts of many food-related vocabularies in the unique dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor in the target language,making it challenging to fully convey the essence of its local dietary culture in translation.To achieve the purpose of translation,the theory of multimodal discourse analysis provides an ideal translation approach through the language mode,image mode,sound mode,and the synergistic effect of multimodalities,which can accurately address the deficiencies in the translation of dietary culture.Through this research,it is not only possible to highlight the unique charm of the dietary culture of the Hexi Corridor but also to build a bridge for its international dissemination,promoting cross-border cultural exchanges and mutual understanding.
文摘Aiming at finding out some typical features of classroom discourse of the CE classrooms in China context so as to be of assistance to college English majors and their teachers, the present study, by following a four-part process of Recording, Viewing, Transcribing and Analyzing, has made some detailed study on the classroom discourse of several top-quality Comprehensive English classes. And finally, the features of those selected top-quality CE classes and their implications can be described in this paper.
文摘At present,Discourse analysis is very useful in teaching English.This thesis is to explore college English listening teach ing under the DA mode.58 students were selected to complete the project.And as a result,the students’listening skills and com municative competence has been developed greatly after the DA.
文摘This paper firstly discusses the nature of discourse comprehesion,and then analyzes the importance of reading strategy instructionon reading comprehension. Finally,it presents some useful approaches to help freshmen of non-English majors read effectively.
文摘Discourse analysis is an indispensable part in the process of English listening comprehension.It also plays a very impor-tant part in college English listening teaching.Thus,it is useful to carry out the listening courses with the guidance of discourseanalysis.The characteristics of college English listening comprehension are introduced in this article.Meanwhile,the positive ef-fects and significance of discourse analysis are also analyzed with the expectation that the teaching methods and efficiency of col-lege English listening courses will be improved.
文摘Theme-rheme pattern model is the principle base for analyzing English advertisement discourse.We find the discourse of English advertisements,by analysis,in such ways of developing as parallel model,continuous model,alternative model and concentrated model,has reflected the ad owner's expectation to change the law of audiences' cognition.This kind of law and the advertising function is closely connected with the same purpose,which contributes to affect potential consumers.
文摘Classroom discourse analysis plays a significant role in linguistics and language teaching. The present research is a case study, aiming to explore how the Interpersonal meta-function is reflected in the English classroom discourse, as well as to provide some suggestions for pedagogical improvement based on the findings. The results of the analysis indicate that in terms of Mood, the declarative clause is most frequently used, followed by the interrogative and imperative clause respectively; in terms of modality, the teacher uses modal verbs and Mood Adjuncts to express the degree of certainty; in terms of personal pronouns, the teacher prefers to use the first person plural pronouns. It is suggested that the class should be student-centered and that an equal teacher-student relationship should be established.
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Nowadays, the multimodal discourse analysis theory becomes increasingly important in the language teaching. This paper tries to elaborate the ways to apply the multimodal discourse analysis theory into College English teaching after analyzing the status-quo of College English teaching on the basis of the theory and the significance of the application of multimodal discourse analysis theory in the College English teaching, hoping to contribute to the College English teaching reform.
文摘Based on 15 kinds of domestic CSSCI journals published about multimodal discourse analysis(MDA)in English teaching,this research discussed the current research status of multimodal discourse analysis in English teaching in China from the aspects of the number and distribution of research results,research topics,research methods,and development trends,and further discussed the reasons for this situation.It pointed out that there are three main problems in the research of multimodal discourse in China:The research framework needs further testing.The multimodal resources are relatively insufficient.The subjects of the research are not balanced.At the same time,this paper summarized the future development trend and provided new points of view for future multimodal English teaching.
文摘This paper explores teaching oral English skills from discourse analysis,,mainly cooperative principle and speech act theory.Different methods of discourse analysis can help English learners gain sociolinguistic and strategic competence in learning speaking English.
文摘Nominalization is a prevalent linguistic phenomenon in English, especially in written English, which tends to be characterized by objective, precise and solemn style. Based on Halliday's Systemic-functional Grammar Theory, here makes an analysis on nominalization and its three major functions in English news discourses.
文摘The study of the English teachers' language in the L2 classrooms is a very important branch of discourse analysis. However, up till now, much of the research conducted has focused on the linguistic features of teachers' classroom discourse. In present study, a critical point of view is adopted to analyze the social and cultural aspects of the classroom discourse. With the help of CDA (critical discourse analy sis), the relationship between language, power and ideology is deeply explored.
文摘With a Critical Discourse Analysis approach, this essay reveals four types of discourses: discourse of examination, instruction, technology and regulation. Based on the analysis of power relation among those discourses, a vivid picture of teachers' identity at training-school has been clearly sketched. That is, teacher at training-school is a puppet acting as not only the transmitter of specific knowledge, but also the supervisor of rules and spokesman of institution.
文摘As one of major textbooks wildly used in China among secondary school students and high schools, Go For It series published by People's Education Press have obtained and still maintained unshakeable since last century. This study aims at exploring and investigating English texts by People's Education Press trying to find out the conduct of environmental education through English Learning to uncover how language choices in English textbooks are invested with ideological implications based on Discourse-Historical Approach(DHA).
