On the Application of English and American Literature in College English Teaching

Abstract

With the more and more frequent exchanges between countries, English subject has become a compulsory subject in various universities. As an important means of college English teaching, British and American literature has been valued by various schools. The integration of English and American literature in college English teaching can not only improve students' reading ability, but also promote students' English proficiency. By studying the significance of British and American literature in college English teaching, and analyzing the current situation of the use of British and American literature in college English teaching, it is proposed that teachers should choose the bibliography of British and American literature in a reasonable way, integrate English and American literature into English teaching in the second classroom, and follow the “people-oriented”. The teaching philosophy and other measures will eventually promote the application of British and American literature in college English teaching.