Journal of Beijing International Studies University ›› 2021, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (4): 19-32.DOI: 10.12002/j.bisu.343

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Hotspots, Frontiers and Evolution of Foreign Language Teaching Research in China—Co-word Visualization Analysis Based on CNKI Academic Journal Articles

Ma Rong1(), Liu Yufei2()   

  1. 1. School of Foreign Studies, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, China
    2. No.2 Middle School of Yantai, Yantai 264001, China
  • Received:2019-10-28 Online:2021-10-20 Published:2021-08-30

我国外语教学研究的热点、前沿及演进——基于中国知网学术期刊文献的共词可视化分析

马蓉1(), 刘玉飞2()   

  1. 1.江苏师范大学外国语学院特聘教授,221116
    2.山东省烟台第二中学,264001
  • 作者简介:马蓉,江苏师范大学外国语学院特聘教授,博士生导师,221116,研究方向:应用语言学、外语教学、二语习得、学术英语。电子邮箱: makrista@126.com
    刘玉飞,山东省烟台第二中学,264001,研究方向:外语教学。电子邮箱: 1019587825@qq.com
  • 基金资助:
    国家社会科学基金项目“非英语专业大学生通用学术词表创建与应用研究”(18BYY107)

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

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