Integrating Understanding Contemporary China in college English teaching
大学英语课程《理解当代中国》系列教材融入路径研究

摘要

本文力图以《理解当代中国》系列教材融入大学英语课程为契机，探讨大学英语课程建设及思政教学的新模式。在内容语言融合教育理念模式下，针对性地创新大学英语课程知识体系，基于实证研究探讨相关教材在大学英语教学中的有效融入路径，促进大学英语教学提质增效并深入挖掘大学英语思政育人功能。帮助大学生在听说读写译语言活动中加深对当代中国的理解，在知识探究的过程不断提高用英语讲好中国故事的能力，促进大学生外语能力与思想效能的全面提升。借助语言训练实现价值引领，培养真正理解当代中国的有家国情怀、有全球视野的高素质复合型外语人才。为大学英语教学育人功能及师生学教综合能力的提升提供支撑。

Abstract

This article aims to explore ways of integrating Understanding Contemporary China in college English teaching. Assisted by the Content and Language Integration (CLI) approach, we aim to innovate the knowledge system of college English courses based on empirical research, thus promote the improvement and efficiency of moral education in college English teaching. In designing language activities in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, we will continuously improve college students’ ability in telling Chinese stories. At the same time, we attempt to cultivate high-quality foreign language talents who understand contemporary China, possess patriotism and a global perspective. Beside, our cases may shed light on college English teaching reform for other language courses.