English majors mainly study English linguistics, literature, the history, politics, economy, diplomacy, social culture and other basic theoretical knowledge of English-speaking countries, get good English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation skills training, master certain scientific research methods, and have the professional level of translation, research, teaching and management and high comprehensive quality and ability.

Main courses: intensive reading, extensive reading, listening, speaking, writing, translation, etc.

Main subjects: English language and literature.

Main courses: English intensive reading, English extensive reading, English listening, English grammar, spoken English, English writing, comprehensive English, advanced English, English translation, English interpretation, introduction to linguistics, British and American literature, and an overview of English-speaking countries.

Second Foreign Language: Elective course in the second semester of sophomore year, with four semesters. Optional Japanese, Spanish, German, French and Russian. It depends on the specific situation of the school.

Study time: four years

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts

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Discipline subdivision

Subdivision principle:

Due to different schools, the classification of English majors is also different. In the study of undergraduate English majors, the contents learned by freshmen and sophomores are relatively broad, such as basic English, English pronunciation, English extensive reading, English listening and other basic courses, which mostly play a role in consolidating basic abilities.

In the junior year (some schools are sophomores), the professional direction is more subdivided. Usually divided into teacher training, business English, translation. This means that English majors should not only have knowledge of English language and literature, but also have knowledge and skills outside their major, so that they can be applied to their future work.

Business English:

Business English aims to meet the language requirements of workplace life, and its content involves all aspects of business activities.

Business English course is not only to improve students' English level and ability, but also to teach students a western business management concept, work psychology, and even how to deal with foreigners, how to cooperate with them, working methods and their living habits. To some extent, it is included in the concept of culture.

Business English majors require students to master the basic theories and knowledge of English linguistics, economics, management, law (international business law) and other related majors, be familiar with the common rules and practices of international business, have the ability of English application, business practice and cross-cultural communication, and be able to engage in international business English work.

Translation:

Translation is the process of transforming a relatively unfamiliar expression into a relatively familiar one. Its content includes the translation of language, characters, graphics and symbols. It is an important means to strengthen and promote the communication and development of human society.

Translation majors require students to master the basic knowledge of English linguistics, literature and related humanities and technology, and have good Chinese language ability. They can be general translators who can interpret and translate in various newspapers and magazines, conferences at home and abroad, cultural exchange institutions, foreign trade, business, tourism and other fields.

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