A study on the Chinese culture aphasia in college English teaching
高校英语教学中的中国文化失语现状调查研究

摘要

本研究探讨了中国高校英语教学中"中国文化失语"现象的现状及原因。301位大学生参与此次问卷调查，发现大多数学生对学习中国文化持积极态度，但在用英语表达中国文化时面临困难。研究结果显示，83.39%的学生认为课业繁重影响了他们学习中国文化的英语表达，58.80%的学生对教材中中国文化内容的系统性表示不确定。为改善这一状况，研究建议：1）教育部门应将中国文化元素有机融入英语课程体系；2）教材编写者需增加中国文化内容，注重中西文化对比；3）加强对英语教师的中国文化培训；4）通过多样化教学活动激发学生学习兴趣。研究认为，解决中国文化失语问题需要教育工作者、学生和政策制定者的共同努力，以培养能熟练运用英语表达中国文化的人才，提升国家文化软实力。

Abstract

This study investigates the current situation and reasons for the "Chinese culture aphasia" phenomenon in English teaching at Chinese universities. 301 college students participated in this questionnaire survey, revealing that most students have a positive attitude towards learning Chinese culture, but face difficulties in expressing Chinese culture in English. The results show that 83.39% of students believe heavy coursework affects their ability to express Chinese culture in English. In comparison, 58.80% are uncertain about the systematic presentation of Chinese cultural content in textbooks. To improve this situation, the study suggests: 1) The education department should organically integrate Chinese cultural elements into the English curriculum system; 2) Textbook writers need to increase Chinese cultural content, focusing on comparisons between Chinese and Western cultures; 3) Strengthen Chinese cultural training for English teachers; 4) Stimulate students' interest in learning through diverse teaching activities. The study concludes that addressing the issue of Chinese culture aphasia requires joint efforts from educators, students, and policymakers to cultivate talents proficient in expressing Chinese culture in English, thereby enhancing the country's soft cultural power.