Date of Graduation
Spring 5-16-2020
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
Teaching English as a Second Language
First Advisor
Yi Guan
Abstract
In recent years, second language teaching in China, especially English teaching, has developed rapidly, making significant progress, and training a large number of outstanding non- native English speakers. However, Chinese cultural knowledge and its English expressions are neglected, resulting in learners' weak ability to express Chinese culture by using their second language. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the integration of Chinese culture in English teaching materials and improve China ’s second language education.
This project first analyzes the current situation of weak cross-cultural communication competence of English learners in China, then explains the reasons cause for this phenomenon, and finally proposes effective strategies to eliminate this phenomenon, such as the importance of integrating Chinese cultural knowledge in the English textbooks.
This project also includes a sample textbook that shows how to combine Chinese culture and English in the form of lesson plans, involves traditional Chinese festivals, places of interest, legends, and history. To help high-intermediate level to advanced level English learners improve their second language skills and cross-cultural knowledge.
Recommended Citation
Lu, Kexin, "Integrating Chinese Culture into English Textbooks for EFL teachers in Lesson Plans" (2020). Master's Projects and Capstones. 993.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/993
