A Survey Study On The Practice Of Humanistic Education In College English Teaching

In order to provide students with all-round education and enable them to be highly qualified, universities and colleges should practice humanistic education, organically blend scientific education and humanistic education into the teaching of disciplinary courses, and thus achieve the intersection of science with liberal arts, as well as the infiltration of disciplines. The practice of humanistic education in college English teaching will not only promote learning, improve the efficiency of teaching and learning, but also help students to give full play to their personality and potentials, so that they can be better armed with English knowledge and skills, and also have improved self-consciousness and morality. With good learning, ability and morality, they will be willing and able to serve our motherland. In addition, their potential qualities will do a great deal of good to the whole society after they graduate and hold jobs. So, this study is of great significance.In the first place, the thesis gives a review of the origin and development of humanistic education, followed by a summary of its revival both at home and abroad, and its enriched meaning and updated task for current institutions of higher learning, so that a comprehensive understanding can be got about it.Secondly, the history of foreign languages teaching in the West indicates the trend towards humanism. Then, a summary of the research on the implementation of humanistic education in college English teaching is presented. Together, they provide a clear picture of the relationship between foreign languages teaching, research and humanism.Thirdly, case investigation and interviews show that universities and colleges are still in great need of humanistic education and await more propaganda. Besides, the thesis focuses on seven aspects closely related with college English teaching, and gives a detailed analysis of current situation and deficiencies in college English teaching, as well as the desires and requests of students.Finally, in view of the investigation, the thesis puts forward that: first, we should have correct ideas and aims as to the practice of humanistic education in college English teaching. Second, we should have correct ideas as to curriculum, and try to promote students' all-round development. Third, college English teachers should make good use of humanistic education in the course of teaching, and improve the level of teachers' specialization. Fourth, teachers should adopt flexible teaching methods and always keep them in improvement. Last, a multiple appraisal system should be set up to make the most of exams and appraisals, so as to achieve the successful implementation of humanistic education in college English teaching.