English Writing Classes: Developing the Voice of English Majors

从学习者角度出发对广西民族大学06级与07级英语专业学生进行的问卷调查,从教材、教师、题目体裁、反馈方式以及授课方式等方面研究目前英语专业写作课的开设情况及其效用。调查结果表明:学生对于自身及教师的认识与写作课实际做法具有明显偏差;目前英语专业写作课普遍存在拘泥于课本或不能充分利用课本、中国教师与外国教师合作不够、题目或死板或随意、评改简单不当、教法单调呆板等现象;中国教师与外国教师联手、指定课本与课外内容结合、题目精挑细选、评改恰当灵活、教法高效多样等做法较受学生欢迎。Abstract: This paper aims to answer two research questions: a)What perceptions and attitudes do students have regarding teaching materials, com⁃ position topics, ways of responding，and instructional approaches? b) What are some current practices in the teaching of English writing? The results suggest that stimulating materials，well-chosen topics, positive and encouraging comments, flexible peer reviews，and creative instructional approaches facilitate an effective English writing class. Educational implications are drawn