Abstract:

Based on 13 journals of foreign languages published between 1979 and 2019 and retrieved from the CNKI database, this paper maps out the scientific knowledge in the field of foreign language teaching in China using CiteSpace information visualization technology. The research hotspots, frontiers and evolution in the field since the opening-up of China are also analyzed. It is found that college English teaching is the focus of most foreign language teaching research in China. The relevant theoretical research has focused on teaching mode and autonomous learning, while the relevant empirical studies have mainly targeted second language acquisition, learning strategies, academic English and English writing. The research frontiers included learner, autonomous learning, teacher development, academic English and flipped classroom, and the research focus has gradually shifted from general English to academic English. The most significant change in the evolution of research is the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered autonomous learning. This paper argues that the academic community should strengthen the research on the theory and application of foreign language teaching with Chinese characteristics, while also promoting research on teaching reform for English majors and teaching of non-general languages. This could allow foreign language teaching to serve the Going Global and Belt and Road development strategies.

Keywords: foreign language teaching; college English teaching; teaching reform; research hotspots; visualization analysis

摘要：

本文基于中国知网（CNKI）全文数据库1979—2019年间收录的13种外语类期刊,运用CiteSpace软件绘制我国外语教学研究领域的科学知识图谱,分析该领域自改革开放以来的研究热点、前沿及演进。研究发现：我国外语教学研究的主场域是大学英语教学,相关理论研究侧重教学模式和自主学习,实证研究主要涉及二语习得、学习策略、学术英语、英语写作等方面;研究前沿为学习者、自主学习、教师发展、学术英语、翻转课堂等;大学英语教学领域中的研究重点由通用英语逐渐转向学术英语;研究演进最显著的变化是以教师教授为中心转向以学生自主学习为中心。本文指出,学界应加强中国特色外语教学理论及应用研究,同时推动英语专业教学改革研究和非通用语种教学研究,使我国的外语教学能全面服务于国家“走出去”政策和“一带一路”倡议。

关键词: 外语教学, 大学英语教学, 教学改革, 研究热点, 可视化分析