暑期“文化与交流”实践夏令营教学模式探究——以北京科技大学为例

On the Teaching Model of Summer Language and Culture Exchange Program—A Case Study of University of Science and Technology Beijing

摘要: 为了激发学生对西方文化的兴趣并增强了解，提升国际视野，培养批判性思维，激发学生英语学习热情，进而提高学生英语应用能力和综合文化素质，北京科技大学从2012年暑期小学期起开设暑期实践“北京科技大学语言与文化交流夏令营”。本文是关于“暑期实践夏令营”教学模式设计的探索性研究，从教学环节、教学活动、教学特色、课程考核等方面进行分析。主要采取定性讨论助教和学生的调查问卷以及师生访谈内容，客观真实地分析语言与文化交流夏令营的教学效果。研究结果显示，学生在西方文化理解、语言自信和学习英语兴趣和热情等方面大有收获。

Abstract: First started in 2012, University of Science and Technology Beijing’s Summer Language and Cul-ture Exchange Program has continued to grow with each passing year, in hope of promoting English proficiency among the students by means of arousing interest in and understanding of foreign cultures, broadening student horizons and understanding of the world around them, and developing critical thinking and a lifetime passion for English learning. This paper attempts to explore an empirical study on the teaching model of Summer Language and Culture Exchange Program from aspects of teaching steps, classroom activities, teaching features, and assessment method, etc. Qualitative data obtained from teaching assistant questionnaire and student questionnaire as well as interviews with foreign teachers and students were provided to analyze the effectiveness of the teaching model as a summer practice course. As revealed from the feedback and comments, students did learn a lot in understanding western cultures, in gaining confidence as well as in developing interest and enthusiasm in English learning.