A Research of the Need Analysis of the English Majors of Baoding University

Abstract

The study makes a need analysis of 70 English majors based on Baoding University. The focus of the study aims to find out the subjects’ actual learning needs and their attitude towards the current curriculum. Results of the study mainly show the following aspects, i.e. the majority of the students’ are basically instrumentally motivated, therefore they have a preference fo r the career-development focused courses. They also have a high evaluation of the current English curriculum and believe it can basically satisfy students’ learning needs, however, there are still some modifications that should be made. The current study provides some references for the curriculum design of Baoding University.