Material Adaptation and Implementation to Enhance Intercultural Knowledge and Translation Skills of Non-English Major College Students in China
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intercultural knowledge, material adaptation, implementation, translation skillบทคัดย่อ
Intercultural knowledge is vital in learning and using foreign languages effectively. This study was designed to develop the materials to enhance intercultural knowledge of non-English major college students in China and then, explore their effectiveness. The mixed methodology which combines qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis was utilized to analyze the data from questionnaires, translation competency of the students, and in-depth interviews on students’ reflections towards the adapted materials. There were 98 students participating in this study in the academic year 2019 to 2020. After the new intercultural teaching material development and implementation, apparently the students’ intercultural knowledge had been increased significantly based on the comparison of the questionnaires. The students’ performance on translation competency was at a high level and their perceptions from the in-depth interviews revealed positive attitudes. On this basis, this study suggests the way to adapt and implement teaching materials effectively to enrich the students’ intercultural knowledge and strengthen their language ability.
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