The Communicative Approach in Oral English Teaching of English Majors in China within the Globalization Context
Abstract
English, especially oral English, has been an important communication tool in the globalization context. Therefore in the countries, where English is not the mother tongue, oral English teaching has increasingly been attached importance. Communicative Approach, as one of the most popular English teaching methods, has been acknowledged by many scholars and language teachers. However, for the perfection does not exist, many scholars and teachers also found some flaws in this method which may become the bottleneck in its development. The present paper specifically examines the application of the Communicative Approach and its merits and demerits in the oral English teaching of English majors in China in the globalization context, and provides some suggestions about how to enhance its performance in the oral English teaching of English major in China.
Key words: globalization; oral English teaching; Communicative Approach; application; suggestions
The Communicative Approach in Oral English Teaching of English Majors in China within the Globalization Context
Outline
Thesis Statement: The popular Communicative Approach has been introduced for years, which has already exposed both advantages and disadvantages after being put in a globalization context in China, and the present paper specifically examines the application of the Communicative Approach in the Oral English teaching of English majors in China including its merits and demerits and provides some suggestions about how to enhance its performance in the Oral English teaching.
I. Introduction
II. Background Information
A. A Brief Review of Globalization
1. Definition of Globalization
2. The Influence of Globalization in China
3. Oral English in China in Globalization Context
B. The Oral English Teaching of English Majors in China
1. The Grammar Translation Method
2. The Direct Method
3. The Audio-lingual Method
4. Communicative Language Teaching
5. The “Designer” Method
6. Suggestopedia
7. The Silent Way
III. A Brief Review of the Communicative Approach
The Origin of the Communicative Approach
B. Main Characteristics of the Communicative Approach
IV. The Application of the Communicative Approach in the Oral English Teaching of English Majors in China
A. Communicative Activities
1. Debate
2. Discussion
3. Role Play and Related Techniques
B. The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Communicative Approach in Oral English Teaching and Suggestions
1. The Advantages
2. The Disadvantages and Suggestions
V. Conclusion: As Oral English is attached increasing importance in a globalization context, teaching methods from the western countries, especially the most popular one, Communicative Approach, should be learned and applied to enhance the Oral English Teaching in China with proper modifications.
