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Research on Multimodal Teaching Practices in College English Education in the New Media Era

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Jing Tang

Affiliation(s)

College of General Education, Chongqing Vocational and Technical University of Mechatronics Chongqing, China

Abstract

This study explores the theoretical foundations and practical strategies for multimodal teaching in college English education within the new media era. Advances in new media technology have provided novel opportunities for multimodal teaching by integrating text, images, audio, and video, thereby enriching content and enhancing teaching effectiveness. Initially, the paper outlines the basic theoretical frameworks of multimodal teaching, including multimodal discourse analysis theory, social semiotics theory, and the TPACK framework. Subsequently, it analyzes the impact of new media technology on college English teaching and summarizes its specific applications, such as multimedia presentations, online learning platforms, and virtual reality, to enhance student engagement and experience. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes several recommendations for multimodal teaching in the new media era, such as enhancing teachers' multimodal teaching skills, optimizing multimodal teaching resources, and creating multimodal learning environments. The study concludes that multimodal teaching can improve students' language proficiency, intercultural communication skills, and digital literacy. Finally, the paper discusses the future prospects and challenges of multimodal teaching in the new media environment, and suggests directions for future research, including the evaluation standards and methods of multimodal teaching and its effectiveness across different cultural contexts.

Keywords

New Media Era; College English Teaching; Multimodal Teaching; Theoretical Foundations; Practical Strategies

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