A Study on English Writing Ability of Chinese Students Based on the Theory of Distributed Cognition

Abstract

According to the Theory of Distributed Cognition, cognition is distributed in individuals, among individuals, in media and environment, etc. Researchers designed the project of Online English Writing and Learning, analyzed writing process of the non-English-major freshmen in China, and made a research on the practice of learning generating model of mobile English writing. It is found that the distributed cognition in media, individuals and community takes an important role in English writing, and it can reduce the learners’ cognitive load and improve their writing proficiency.