English major in Peking University is one of the most famous English subjects in China, and its characteristics include: wide coverage of specialized courses, emphasis on the cultivation of language ability in basic English education, and emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied innovation. The courses taught also include cross-cultural communication, translation, literature and so on.
Shanghai International Studies University is one of the earliest foreign language schools established in China. The characteristic of its English major is to emphasize the cultivation of contextual awareness. For the study of English language knowledge, Shanghai International Studies University prefers to use context and cross-cultural perspective for teaching.
The characteristics of English major in Beijing Foreign Studies University are: attaching great importance to the cultivation of multilingual ability, emphasizing the development of multilingual ability in English teaching, and cultivating groups of outstanding foreign language talents by strengthening the study of linguistics, literature, history and culture.
The English major of Nanjing University pays attention to language application and interdisciplinary, and its characteristics include: offering a large number of oral and listening courses and paying attention to cultivating students' English application ability; In terms of discipline construction, Nanjing University deeply crosses disciplines such as economics and law, focusing on cultivating senior English professionals with multidisciplinary backgrounds.
The Relationship between English Majors and Universities
English major is one of the important subjects in many universities, and its relationship with universities can be described from the following aspects:
1, the need to learn English: In today's globalization, English has become a global language, and its importance is increasingly prominent in the development of science and technology, culture, commerce and other fields. With the increasing demand for learning English, many universities offer English majors to provide students with better English learning environment and opportunities.
2. Support of teaching resources: Universities usually have better teaching resources and teachers, which can provide more in-depth and systematic English education, such as training students to master rich vocabulary and grammar, as well as skills in English writing, speaking, listening and reading, so as to improve students' practical application ability.
3. Interdisciplinary promotion: Because English is widely used, knowledge and skills of other disciplines are often involved in the process of learning English, such as translation, business, international relations and cross-cultural communication. The establishment of English major in universities also provides a broader space for interdisciplinary and upgrading.
4. Employment direction and opportunities: With the trend of internationalization and globalization, English talents are increasingly needed in many fields and industries such as international trade, diplomacy, education, tourism and culture. Studying English major in university also provides students with broader employment direction and opportunities.