A Practical Study on the Integration of Jilin Province's Tourism and Cultural Resources in the English "Public Speaking and Debate" Course

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202415627

Author(s)

Liyuan Liu

Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin, China

Abstract

This study aims to explore how Jilin Province's rich tourism and cultural resources can be effectively integrated into the university English "Public Speaking and Debate" course, enhancing students' language proficiency and cross-cultural competence while promoting the international dissemination of local culture. Through literature review and educational theory analysis, we first systematically review the main tourism and cultural resources of Jilin Province, including the Changbai Mountains natural landscape, Manchu folk culture, and historical relics of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. Subsequently, using qualitative research methods, we conduct a case study on the English "Public Speaking and Debate" course at a university in Jilin Province, specifically investigating the design and implementation of teaching that incorporates local cultural elements. Throughout the research process, representative course units are selected, and the application effectiveness of cultural resources is evaluated through classroom observation, interviews with teachers and students, and analysis of student speeches and debates. The results indicate that incorporating Jilin Province's tourism and cultural resources into English courses not only stimulates students' interest in learning but also improves their language expression and cultural understanding. Furthermore, students demonstrate higher confidence and engagement when delivering speeches and debates related to local culture, further confirming the potential value of local cultural resources in foreign language teaching. This study provides a new perspective on the integration of English teaching and local culture and serves as a reference for exploring similar teaching innovations in other regions.

Keywords

Jilin Province Tourism; Cultural Resources; English Teaching; Public Speaking and Debate; Cross-Cultural Competence

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