中国非英语专业大一学生英语听力策略比较性分析的中期报告.docx

中国非英语专业大一学生英语听力策略比较性分析的中期报告 Dear professor, I am writing to submit my mid-term report on the comparative analysis of English listening strategies among first-year non-English majors in China. In this report, I will briefly summarize the progress I have made so far and the findings I have obtained through literature review and data analysis. Research background and objectives The significance of English listening competence in the globalized world has been widely recognized, and many studies have been conducted to explore the factors that affect English listening ability and the strategies that can improve listening performance. However, little attention has been paid to the differences in listening strategies used by non-English major students from different universities in China. Thus, the objective of this study is to investigate and compare the listening strategies adopted by Chinese non-English majors in different institutions, aiming to identify the commonalities and variations in their strategies and provide insights into English teaching and learning in China. Literature review The literature review has provided a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and theories related to English listening strategies and the factors that influence their use. Several studies have suggested that listening strategies can be classified into different types, such as cognitive, metacognitive, and social-affective strategies, according to their functions and principles. The effectiveness of these strategies has been found to be influenced by various factors, including learners cognitive and affective characteristics, motivation, learning context, and teaching approaches. Data collection and analysis A total of 100 non-English majors from three universities in China were recruited to participate in the study. They were asked to complete a questionnaire consisting of two parts: a demographic information section and a listening strategy inventory, which included 30 items coveri