Close Reading: A Cornerstone of Text Appreciation in Advanced English

Sumei Wu
2018 Theory and Practice in Language Studies  
Under the background of modern educational technology, Advanced English, a compulsory course for juniors or seniors of English majors in China, aiming to cultivate students' ability to comprehend and appreciate texts, is shifting from text-centered teaching model. Therefore, the present situation of Advanced English teaching is not optimistic. Importance and significance of close reading of texts should be confirmed and emphasized again in Advance English teaching and students should also be
more » ... vided with guidance to their close reading of texts.
doi:10.17507/tpls.0808.12 fatcat:g7kexicx4bh5pol6neuaabkkyi