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Strategies For Cultivating Cultural Consciousness in English Reading Teaching

Author(s)

Sun He

Affiliation(s)

Luoyang No.1 Senior High School, Luoyang, Henan ,China

Abstract

This article discusses the importance of cultivating cultural awareness in English reading instruction, the challenges faced, and corresponding teaching strategies. The development of cultural awareness is crucial for enhancing students' cross-cultural communication skills, broadening their global perspectives, and fostering understanding and respect for diverse cultures. However, the insufficiency of teachers' cultural literacy, the limitations of textbook content, and the long-term and complex nature of students' cultural awareness development constitute the main challenges. To address these, strategies such as improving teachers' cultural teaching literacy, enriching cultural content in textbooks, and designing and implementing long-term cultural awareness development plans have been proposed. Through specific cases, such as the "Introduction to Chinese Culture" course at the School of Chinese Studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the multicultural teaching system at East China Jiaotong University, the article demonstrates the application and effectiveness of these strategies in practice, emphasizing the responsibility and role of educators in cultivating students' cultural awareness.

Keywords

Reading Teaching; Cultural Awareness; Teaching Strategies

References

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