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教授
硕士生导师
性别:女
毕业院校:英国WARWICK大学
学位:硕士
所在单位:外国语学院
电子邮箱:guizheng@dlut.edu.cn
Effects of CLIL on EAP learners: Based on sample analysis of doctoral students of science
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论文类型:期刊论文
发表时间:2015-01-01
发表刊物:International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature
收录刊物:Scopus
卷号:4
期号:5
页面范围:113-123
ISSN号:22003592
摘要:In Europe most studies of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) focus on language knowledge and language skills and most studies of CLIL are carried out in primary schools and secondary schools. As for the implementation of CLIL in China, most studies are done theoretically and are carried out among undergraduates. CLIL is mainly applied in the teaching and learning of general English rather than in the teaching and learning of English for Academic Purpose (EAP). In order to have a better understanding of the effect of CLIL on EAP learners, a sample analysis is undertaken among doctoral students of science. Two kinds of instruments are adopted in this paper to conduct both quantitative and qualitative study, including two questionnaires and a series of classroom observations. The study obtains the following findings: Firstly, as CLIL is effective due to its dual-focus, it is possible to implement CLIL in EAP teaching and learning. Secondly, class activities such as group work, pair work, class presentations as well as task-based course activities such as translation, paper writing, paper analysis and rewriting practice play an important role in motivating the participants to integrate discipline content and language. Besides, the four factors of CLIL which include content, communication, culture and cognition are attached great importance to by learners. Finally, the increasing ability to integrate content and language as well as the thinking patterns and cultural awareness in EAP writing greatly contributes to the participants further academic researches. ? 2015, Australian International Academic Centre PTY LTD. All rights reserved.