大学生海外留学文书写作话语分析及优化——以申请TESOL专业为例.doc
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1、大学生海外留学文书写作话语分析及优化以申请TESOL专业为例摘 要本文试图以TESOL为例,从PS文书结构,中西方文化差异,以及TESOL专业中的批判性思维来对申请文书的撰写进行研究。本文先是通过背景调查发现目前留学读硕处于上升趋势,而大部分申请者因为文化差异和专业知识匮乏存在不少问题。为了解决这一问题,本文首先罗列了文献中其他作者对这一现象的研究,其中包括介绍PS的三个要点:字数限制,文章框架结构,以及几点原则;从宏观和微观的角度分析个人陈述的体裁;从批判性思维入手分析个人陈述中应体现的思辨能力。接着,收集了中外学生的个人陈述并做了对比,从宏观和微观两个方面,研究和分析了个人陈述撰写的语步和
2、语言特征;并通过访问对正处于TESOL专业学习的学生的思辨能力进行了分析和研究。最后,总结了研究结果,提出了对大学生海外留学文书写作话语的优化有帮助的建议。本文旨在借此探索,为今后的申请文书写作提供借鉴和参考。希望中国学生能够用地道且优美的英语表现自我,从而实现留学梦。关键词:申请文书;文本类型理论;写作建议AbstractThis paper attempts to take TESOL as an example to study the writing of application documents from the perspective of PS document structu
3、re, cultural differences between China and the west, and critical thinking in TESOL. Based on the background investigation, this paper finds that currently, the number of overseas masters degree programs is on the rise, and most of the applicants have many problems due to cultural differences and la
4、ck of professional knowledge. In order to solve this problem, this paper firstly lists the research on this phenomenon by other authors in the literature, including three important points about PS: word limit, article frame structure, and some principles; Analyze the genre of personal statement from
5、 macro and micro perspectives; Analyze the critical thinking ability in personal statement from critical thinking. Then, this paper collects the personal statements of Chinese and foreign students and makes a comparison. From the macro and micro aspects, it studies and analyzes the language steps an
6、d language features of the writing of personal statements. The critical thinking ability of TESOL students was analyzed and studied. Finally, it summarizes the research results and puts forward some helpful Suggestions for the optimization of college students writing discourse. The purpose of this p
7、aper is to explore and provide references for the writing of application documents in the future. The author hopes that Chinese students can express themselves in authentic and beautiful English so as to realize their dream of studying abroad. Key words: application documents; text type theory; writ
8、ing advice IIContents摘 要IAbstractIIChapter One Introduction11.1 Research Background11.2 Task Description1Chapter Two Literature Review32.1 Requirements and Principles of PS32.1.1 The Basic Framework32.1.2 A Few Principles of PS52.2 Structure of Personal Statement from Macro Level62.2.1 Theoritical b
9、asis72.2.2 Integration with the TESOL Discipline72.3 Linguistic Features of Personal Statement from Micro Level82.4 Critical Thinking8Chapter Three Research Methodology113.1 Analyze the Structure of Personal Statement from Macro Level113.2.1 The Research Questions113.2.2 The Reasearch Designs113.2.3
10、 Participants113.2.4 Move Structure113.2.5 Frequency Comparison of Verbal Steps123.2.6 Use Language Steps with Large Differences in Frequency133.2 Analyze the Linguistic Features of Personal Statement from Micro Level153.3.1 Linguistic Features153.3 Trend of Critical Thinking Disposition of Chinese
11、TESOL Postgraduates163.3.1 The Research Questions163.3.2 The Research Designs163.3.3 Participants173.3.5 Instruments for Quantitative Research173.3.6 Instruments for qualitative research183.3.6 Ethical Issues18Chapter Four Results and discussion204.1 Discussion about the Result and Some Suggestions2
12、04.3 Suggestions about How to Show Uniqueness204.3 Suggestions for Chinese TESOL Students to Develop Critical Thinking214.4 Summary22Conclusion22References24 Chapter One IntroductionTESOL means that teaching english to speakers of other languages, which has the topic of exploring the teaching method
13、s and theories of English, in order to standardize the method. TESOL students, are mostly engaged in English teaching in primary schools, middle schools and universities after graduation, and teachers make an important role in influencing the development of students critical thinking ability. When a
14、pplying for TESOL major, foreign students must figure out their learning objectives, explain their understanding of the course, and explain their value for research and communication. The writing of the application documents is an important part for these applicants to apply for studying abroad, and
15、 according to these, the university that the applicant wants to attend can know and examine the applicants learning motivation, English level, expression ability and thinking ability. Therefore, the application documents are extremely important.1.1 Research Background In the last 30 years, Chinese j
16、ust had limited approaches to go abroad because of poor transportation conditions and complicated intermediary procedures. It was difficult to imagine the life of another country. However, the living condition of China consistently improved which let studying abroad more affordable to most of the pe
17、ople, as the dramatic development of Chinas economy after reform and opening-up policy carried out in 1978. Additionally, the developed network and educations prosperity which sharply improved citizens English ability made Chinese have a better understanding of the whole world. Whats more, some Engl
18、ish-speaking countries are regarded as English-language centers of education and research by lots of English majors and teachers, which increasingly let the number of people who go there for postgraduate studies. Due to the professionalism and practicality, TESOL has become one of the most popular f
19、ields of study. However, due to some factors such as non-English majors lack English writing skills and domestic applicants know little about the requirements of foreign universities, they will copy some templates to produce low-quality documents. As the result, they will not impress professors at f
20、oreign universities with appropriate translation skills.1.2 Task DescriptionThis thesis involves five parts. The first part is the introduction which concludes the background of this research from the perspective of social development, higher education policy and the current situation of Chinese stu
21、dents study tendency, and then the reasons for doing this research are listed. The structure of the thesis is stated at the end of this part. The second part is literature review which focuses on requirements and principles of personal statements, the theoretical basis of personal statement from mac
22、ro and micro level, the need of critical thinking around TESOL majors students with some related researches of critical thinking abroad and at home, and knowledge gaps.The third part is research methodology which is applied to analyse the structure and linguistic feature of personal statement from a
23、 comparative study and gain the critical thinking which the foreign universities prefer learning experiences of participants through quantitative and qualitative method. It covers research questions, research designs and ethical issues.The forth part is the conclution of these two research, showing
24、the results and discussion in which the data is analyzed and the comparison is showed with the above literature. Suggestions rise from the conclution about how to write a perfect personal statement are collected and a sample is showed as well. Chapter Two Literature Review2.1 Requirements and Princi
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