Role of Culture in English Teaching in China

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10.2991/assehr.k.210806.105How to use a DOI?

Keywords

foreign language learning, traditional teaching method, cultural awareness

Abstract

In order to develop global communications skills and interpreting ability for students, English serves as one of the key subjects in Chinese standardized examinations. However, the traditional teaching method is inadequate in reference to the culture. Through the analysis of English teaching in China, this paper aims to explore the significance of culture and communication in foreign language learning. Besides, the implications are discussed on the path to innovate the English teaching method under the current educational background in China. The modification of testing content, teachers professional training, as well as the innovation on obtaining knowledge in diverse platforms are three main aspects that schools and policy makers could consider. By making adjustment to the English pedagogy, students can build up cultural awareness and have a better understanding of English, recognizing and embracing the diverse culture and languages.

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© 2021, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yitong Wang
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/08/09
TI  - Role of Culture in English Teaching in China
BT  - Proceedings of the 2021 5th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 566
EP  - 570
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.210806.105
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.210806.105
ID  - Wang2021
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