Majors In China Research Articles

Retrospect and Prospect of E-C Translation Teaching for Undergraduates of English Majors

In the past 20 years (2003-2023), many scholars have conducted various studies on E-C translation teaching for undergraduates of English majors based on different theories and perspectives. Through these studies, researchers have clarified the basic development of E-C translation teaching in China. These studies are interdisciplinary and they demonstrate the characteristic of multiple perspectives. This paper reviews the E-C translation teaching for undergraduates of English majors in China in the past 20 years based on representative studies. We found that E-C translation teaching research for undergraduates of English majors mainly emphasize three aspects: the interdisciplinary study of translation teaching, the problems in translation teaching, and the coping strategies in response to them. Once the weaknesses of E-C translation teaching for undergraduates of English majors are solved, translation teaching can be improved.

Review of Translation Teaching for Postgraduates of Non-English Majors (2003-2023)

As international exchange continues to expand and intensify, E-C (English-Chinese) translation teaching for postgraduates of non-English majors, aimed at nurturing interdisciplinary talents equipped with both professional knowledge and pragmatic competence, has garnered widespread attention. Domestic scholars have explored the aspects of “teaching” and “learning” in E-C translation teaching for postgraduates of non-English majors from multiple dimensions. This paper reviews E-C translation teaching for postgraduates of non-English majors in China in the past two decades based on representative studies, sorts out the focus and current status of research, and looks forward to the future development of teaching practice. We found that universities generally advocate and adopt interdisciplinary teaching methods that integrate “foreign language” into “majors”, and E-C translation teaching for postgraduates of non-English majors also revealed aspects that urgently need to be improved. Therefore, reviewing and reflecting on research related to translation teaching and proposing targeted measures based on its current teaching challenges have extremely important theoretical and practical significance.

A Study on English Learning Motivation of Computer Science Majors in China

The process of English learning among college students has a profound impact on their psychological factors and learning outcomes. English plays a crucial role in the field of computer science. It not only builds upon basic English but also encompasses a comprehensive understanding of computer science. Computer English serves as a vital tool for Computer Science (CS) students to improve their expertise and achieve better self-development. This paper primarily examines the current state of insufficient English learning motivation among college students majoring in CS in China, analyzes the significance and influencing factors of learning English, and subsequently proposes practical strategies to stimulate and cultivate college students' English learning motivation.

Reform of College English Teaching Content in Engineering Colleges against the Background of New Engineering Education

In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the development of new engineering education. College English, a compulsory course aimed at non-English majors in China’s universities, bears great responsibilities in training high-quality innovative engineering talent with an international perspective. After an examination of the current College English teaching content and an analysis of college students’ needs for English learning, the paper proposes three ways to reform the teaching content of College English in light of nurturing new engineering talent: integrating language and cultural knowledge with subject-specific knowledge, enhancing students’ ability of applying English in their professional domains, and emphasizing both humanistic education and professional competence in College English teaching.

Learner Agency: Multiple Case Studies of English Speaking Learning of English Majors in China

Objectives This article delves into the ways in which three English major students, each possessing varying levels of proficiency in spoken English―high, moderate, and low―express their agency throughout the process of acquiring spoken language. This exploration encompasses their experiences both within and beyond the classroom, all situated within a broader contextual framework. Methods Qualitative research was conducted during one fall semester from September to December 2023. The researchers observed an English speaking course instructed by a Chinese female teacher. Data were collected through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, course documents and learners’ artifacts. Data analysis was conducted with three levels of coding (open coding, axial coding, and selective coding) and the credibility was ensured with data triangulation. Results The findings revealed that English major students, when encountering difficulties and challenges, such as pronunciation problems and limited vocabulary etc, exercised different forms of agency to address and overcome obstacles in the process of learning spoken English. Specifically, the agency forms of English major students in spoken English learning is manifested through action engagement, action adjustment, and action resistance. Conclusions The findings and the analysis of the current study revealed that learner agency had a significant role to play in English as a foreign language classroom in a Chinese college context. Based on the thematic data analysis, this study offered some pedagogical implications for educators and teachers both at Chinese universities and beyond.

Intercultural Competence Enhancement for English Majors in China

Intercultural Competence Enhancement for English Majors in China

Research and Practice on International Talent Cultivation Mode of Film and Television Photography and Production in Undergraduate Colleges and Universities

With the acceleration of globalization, the status and influence of the film and television industry in the international market are increasing. The close connection between the domestic and international film and television markets has prompted the need for universities to cultivate film and television photography and production professionals with an international outlook, innovative ability, and practical skills. However, domestic universities still face many challenges in international talent training. Therefore, it is particularly important to study and build an international talent cultivation model for film and television photography and production majors that is suitable for China's national conditions. The purpose of this paper is to explore how to improve the educational quality and international competitiveness of film and television photography and production majors in China's undergraduate colleges and universities by building an international talent cultivation model. The study will propose a set of scientific, reasonable, and operable international talent cultivation programs through the comparative analysis of the existing education modes of domestic and foreign colleges and universities and carry out practical tests. By studying and practicing the international talent cultivation model for film and television photography and production majors, it can effectively improve the education level of Chinese universities in this field, cultivate film and television talents with international vision and competitiveness, and contribute to the international development of the country's cultural industry.

Core Literacy of Physical Education Discipline and The Sports Performance of Selected Sports Majors in China

This study aimed to determine the assessment of the current situation of sports discipline and core literacy of students majoring in sports specialty in colleges and universities in China, and to find out the challenges and obstacles that hinder their participation in sports and training. It utilized the descriptive comparative -correlational research design in the conduct of the study. To ensure the valid and systematic presentation, analysis and interpretation of the data, the following statistical tools were obtained: frequency count and percentage, weighted mean, ranking, P value and t-test/ and Pearson’s r Correlation Analysis. Results of the study revealed that Sportsmanship, sports practice, and health promotion have all been assessed as highly consistent with Core Literacy in Physical Education. There is a favorable ecosystem surrounding sports education, with active participation and support from communities and institutions. The highly significant correlations observed between sportsmanship, sports practices, and health promotion with sports performances and sports involvement and support highlight the interconnectedness of these elements within the discipline. The Core Literacy of Physical Education encompasses a wide range of components, including physical qualities, health improvement, values development, teamwork, leadership, communication skills, cultural literacy, creativity, and emotional intelligence. These components collectively contribute to the holistic development of individuals and communities.

Mapping gender networks of music self-concept and music emotions: A network analysis study of music majors in China.

Students' music self-concept and music emotions are becoming prominent topics within the area of music education. The majority of previous research on self-concept and music emotions has examined the two constructs independently and focused on gender differences in externalizing behaviours in music learning, but has neglected the internal interactions between individual music self-concept and music emotions. Network analysis is a promising method for visually examining music self-concept and music emotions as part of a network of interactions to identify core features and interrelationships among nodes in the network. In this study, 515 students majoring in music from a Chinese university were recruited. The results showed that high music self-concept and boredom were the common features at the core of the network for both men and women college students. The boredom exhibited by women differed from that of men in that men's boredom was directed at the entire music course, while boredom in women manifested as daydreaming and boredom with learning materials. This study is the first to explore gender differences in the music self-concept and music emotions from a holistic perspective. The findings could help music teachers gain insight into the complex system of music self-concept and music emotions. Music teachers could capture the respective features of men and women to design individualized teaching strategies.

Cohesion and Coherence in Proofreading and Error Correction in TEM-8

TEM-8 (Test for English Majors-Band 8) is an advanced English proficiency test specifically for English majors in China, and those who pass it are generally considered to have a good command of English. Of this kind of test, proofreading and error correction has long been a headache for teachers and students. The sample analysis in this study reveals that, however, many of the errors in this tricky question type are related to the knowledge of cohesion and coherence, yet few studies have linked the two. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the distribution of errors in proofreading and error correction in TEM-8 using the cohesion and coherence theory. Errors in authentic TEM-8 test papers of the recent ten years are categorized according to a classification standard which is based on Halliday and Hasan’s theory. The results show that 66% of the errors are related to cohesion and coherence with 56% of the former and 10% of the latter, which is followed by a tentative discussion about each error type from a psycholinguistic perspective. Despite limitations, this study exposes a close association between cohesion and coherence on the one hand, and proofreading and error correction on the other to some extent.

Edge Computing-Based Athletic Ability Testing for Sports

INTRODUCTION: After the 2008 Olympic Games, China has gradually become a prominent sports country, but there is still a certain distance from a sports power. China should improve the level of sports ability testing while continuously strengthening the construction of sports power. At present, the method of sports professional athletic ability tests in China can not be better combined with algorithms, so it is crucial to study the athletic ability test of edge computing. OBJECTIVES: To improve the ability of sports testing of sports majors in China, to improve the technical level of the construction of China's sports power, to solve the problem that China's sports ability testing cannot be better combined with algorithms, and to solve the problem that China's physical education disciplines cannot be well applied to computer technology. METHODS: Use the motor function theory and edge computing to establish the model needed, test the athletic ability of swimming sports according to the model, and analyze the advanced level and shortcomings of China's swimming sports with measurement according to the results of the athletic ability test. RESULTS: Firstly, edge computing and other algorithms are more accurate for professional athletic ability testing of swimming sports, and improving the iteration level of algorithms can improve the problem of the inconspicuous effect of sports testing; secondly, edge algorithms combined with traditional testing tools can calculate athletic ability more accurately in athletic ability testing. CONCLUSION: China should vigorously improve the level of edge computing and other algorithms to improve the problem of China's sports disciplines not being able to apply computer technology well and technically improve the level of sports training.

The Teaching of Reading to English Majors in China (1950-2020): Historical Development, Current Predicament and Potential Solutions

This paper examines the historical development, current predicament, and potential solutions pertaining to the teaching of reading to English majors in China, with a specific focus on the course commonly known as "Intensive Reading" or "Comprehensive English". It investigates its evolution over a span of more than seventy years. It reveals that the educational objective for English majors has increasingly emphasized the development of language proficiency and humanistic literacy. The positioning of the course, however, has largely remained as a comprehensive language-skills training course, lacking clear objectives and effective operational norms. To better align with current educational goals, this paper proposes the course positioning as an enlightening and inspiring course that promotes language proficiency, enhances humanistic literacy, and establishes connections with disciplinary knowledge. It also sets the objectives as providing perspectives from literature, linguistics and related disciplines, and guidance on learning methods, aiming to guide students in exploring and studying texts to achieve a profound understanding in both language and ideas. Based on an analysis of the challenges associated with the traditional practice, content-based instruction and production-oriented approaches, this paper proposes potential solutions that involve integrating autonomous learning with in-class instruction and incorporating disciplinary knowledge into language learning.

A Study on the Perception of Chinese Beauty Major Students on the Introduction of National Technical Qualification Certificate for Estheticians

The purpose of this study was to introduce a national technical qualification certificate for esthetician in China, where interest and demand for ‘Beauty’ is rapidly increasing based on recent economic development. The beauty industry in China is currently positioned as a promising occupation with high added value. Therefore the national technical qualification certificate for esthetician system that is being implemented in Korea was investigated, And this study conducted a survey on the introduction of national technical qualification certificate for beauty majors in China from February 12 to February 18, 2023, and conducted a self-written survey using WeChat and the Wenjunxing program, which are available for online surveys in China. The final 302 of the survey results were used as analysis data and analyzed using the SPSS WIN 25.0 program., there are limitations in generalizing the results to all of China. In the future, if an extensive survey is conducted targeting beauty majors in more regions, it is considered to be helpful in introducing national technical qualification certificate for esthetician in China.

Study on the Reading Classroom of Business English Majors in the Mixed Teaching Mode of Online and Offline

The mixed teaching mode combi ning online teaching and offline teaching has been gradually applied to various fields of education in our country. Therefore, based on the mixed teaching mode of online and offline, this paper takes the reading classroom for business English majors as the research object, analyzes the current situation of reading classroom for business English majors in China, and explores the new paradigm, new situation and new path brought to reading classroom for business English majors under the background of mixed teaching. This paper focuses on the importance of combining tradition and modernity, and the unity of teachers and students in the classroom teaching mode of business English major reading, so as to provide a more perfect teaching mode and method for business English reading classroom in China.

Glimpse of safety science development in China: A review of safety fundamental research and construction of six new postgraduate courses for safety majors by safety & security theory innovation and promotion Center of Central South University

After more than half a century of development, the safety discipline has accumulated many theories, methods, models, and principles, but these results are still relatively scattered in various fields, and have not formed a complete subject system. Furthermore, there remain many gaps in the foundations of safety science over the years, and there are few textbooks on safety fundamental theory that are usable by postgraduate students in safety majors. To fill the gaps, this paper introduces a project concerning fundamental safety research and the construction of textbooks and new courses on safety science theories for the postgraduate education of safety majors. These texts and courses were created by the Safety & Security Theory Innovation and Promotion Center of Central South University. The project depended upon a strategy of “innovating safety science theory, publishing a series of papers, writing postgraduate textbooks, setting up postgraduate courses, and popularizing them to universities all over China.” After persisting for over ten years, our research group published more than 200 papers (mostly in Chinese journals) and compiled these papers into 11 monographs or textbooks. These books were Principles of Safety & Security Science, Methodology of Safety Science, Safety Statistics, Safety & Security Informatics, Safety Culturology, and Safety Pedagogy, among others. Then, the corresponding courses were opened and matching teaching materials were built. Accordingly, these courses were popularized in many universities with safety majors in China. The above works have achieved remarkable effects and played an important role in the development of safety science. This review provides a glimpse of safety science development in China. Our experiences are also significant insofar as providing reference value for the basic research on safety science and talent training worldwide.

Research on the Construction of Technology-rich Classroom Learning Environment to Develop English Language Learning and Higher-order Thinking

Background and Aim: Applying emerging technologies to explore new learning ecology has become the focus of current education reform. Foreign language majors in China were once criticized for their lack of critical thinking abilities. This paper aims to construct a technology-rich classroom learning environment and explore its impact on participants’ English learning and higher-order thinking. Materials and Methods: This research is a quasi-experimental research design using a quantitative research approach. English language teaching experiment was conducted on 60 samples selected by using the purposive sampling method. Participants were university second-year business English majors, and their English listening, speaking and higher-order thinking skills were pre- and post-tested. Data were collected through tests and quantitative questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and paired-sample T-tests on the hypothesis were conducted by using the statistical software Jamovi. Results: Participants showed a high evaluation of the constructed technology-rich classroom learning environment. Their English listening skills and speaking competency have been efficiently improved, especially listening comprehension, speaking content, and language use. Their higher-order thinking was also improved, especially their analytical ability and cognitive maturity. Meanwhile, participants demonstrated a high level of cognitive engagement and learning satisfaction. Conclusion: This study proposed a model for technology-rich learning environment design, as well as a constructivist instructional design model, revealing the mechanism of technology promoting learning and providing relevant methods. The study also demonstrated that the simultaneous development of foreign language learning and higher-order thinking could be achieved in a technology-rich environment. This paper also puts forward suggestions for further enriching instructional design and technology-rich learning environment design.

Relationship between Student Engagement and Academic Achievement in College English Education for Non-English Majors in China

To address the tangible problem of English underperformance and recognize a theoretical void in student engagement theory within the realm of college-level English education for non-English majors in China, this research investigated the correlation between student engagement and English achievement in this unique setting. Additionally, it analyzed to what degree the trio of student engagement dimensions (specifically, emotional engagement, cognitive engagement, and behavioral engagement) elucidate or forecast students' accomplishments in English. The correlation study design was adopted with 400 non-English major undergraduates in 6 public universities and colleges in Hebei Province, China. Students’ CET-4 scores served as indicators to assess academic achievement, which was collected in the Demographic Information Form. The Student Engagement Scale collected data on three dimensions of student engagement. Through comprehensive statistical analyses, the outcomes demonstrated substantial and positive correlations between (the three dimensions of) student engagement and English achievement in the domain of college English education for non-English majors in China. Notably, these dimensions collectively elucidate 65.3% of the variation in English achievement, with emotional engagement emerging as the primary predictor, succeeded by behavioral engagement and cognitive engagement. These findings not only suggest a path for tackling the practical issue but also expand the application boundaries of student engagement theory. As subsequent research delves into the intricacies of student engagement, this study establishes a foundation for delving deeper into the mechanisms that propel English achievement within this distinctive educational landscape.

A Case Study of Humanising the Teaching Design of Reading Course for English Majors in China

A Case Study of Humanising the Teaching Design of Reading Course for English Majors in China

Effect of English Learning Motivation on Academic Performance Among English Majors in China: The Moderating Role of Certain Personality Traits.

Previous studies have explored the interrelationship among learning motivation, personality traits, and academic performance, but little is known about the role of personality traits in the relationship between foreign language learners' motivation and academic performance, especially in the Chinese setting, where English is taken as a compulsory course in universities. This study aimed to fill the gap by investigating the relationship between English learning motivation and academic performance among English majors in China and identifying the moderating role of certain personality traits, sequentially providing some implications for improving college English teaching strategies in China. English majors (N=273) from different types of universities in China were recruited to complete the revised version of the English learning motivation scale and big five personality traits scales via an online survey platform. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses and hierarchical regression analyses were performed to explore the relationships among the three variables. Results demonstrated that English learning motivation and openness both significantly influenced academic performance and significant interaction effects were found between English learning motivation and agreeableness. Specifically, agreeableness partially moderated the relationship between English learning motivation and academic performance, and English learning motivation had a positive effect on academic performance only for learners with lower levels of agreeableness. These findings not only addressed the gap of the moderating role of personality traits in the motivation-performance relationship but also extended our knowledge of the roles of English learning motivation and certain personality traits in English learning within the context of China, where English is taken as a foreign language, thus providing practical suggestions for college English teachers and researchers in China to improve students academic performance.

Peer Participation in a Tailored-Crossword Puzzle Activity for English Majors in China

Vocabulary teaching in an English as a Foreign Language environment can be painful and tedious. This paper adopted Tailored-Crossword Puzzle Activity (Shortened as TCPA) generated by the software for an exploration of vocabulary teaching to English major freshmen. This paper examines five dimensions of students’ TCPA group competition: group discussion participated; helped keep the group on task; contributed useful ideas; the amount work was done; and quality of completed work. The results show that, in general, one’s own participation is closely correlated to other group members’ participation efforts. Meanwhile, the difficulty of a TCPA has to be carefully controlled with the consideration of time and vocabulary amount.