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An Investigation into Culturally-Loaded Words Teaching and Learning by Non-English Majors
Department of Foreign Languages, Baoding University, Baoding, China
Department of Foreign Languages, Baoding University, Baoding, China
- 1 Department of Foreign Languages, Baoding University, Baoding, China
- 2 Department of Foreign Languages, Baoding University, Baoding, China
Open Journal of Modern Linguistics·Volume 06 (2016)·Pages 37–42·Published 17 March 2016·DOI10.4236/ojml.2016.62004
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Abstract
Culturally-loaded words and expressions are the direct and indirect reflection of national culture in the structure of words and expressions. Improper use of culturally-loaded words may result in misunderstanding in cross-cultural communication. By means of paper test and questionnaire, this paper aims at investigating the current situation of culturally-loaded words teaching and learning among non-English majors in Baoding University. Some suggestions are proposed on how to improve culturally-loaded words teaching and learning based on the study result.
KeywordsCulturally-Loaded WordsCulture DifferencesEnglish Teaching &Learning
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