Research on the use of Chinese cultural symbols (such as dragons and pandas) in college students' English public speaking
Nvlin Gao
Xi'an Fanyi University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pmcs.v7i4.12788
Keywords: college students' English public speaking; Chinese cultural symbols; dragons; pandas
Abstract
This paper focuses on the scenario of college students' English public speaking, delving into the usage of Chinese cultural symbols therein. It speciffcally analyzes two highly representative Chinese cultural symbols: the dragon and the panda. Through the collection and analysis of a substantial amount of textual and video data from college students' English public speeches, this study uncovers the current status and existing issues in the utilization of these two types of cultural symbols by college students in their English speeches. Furthermore, it proposes targeted optimization strategies aimed at enhancing college students' ability to effectively disseminate Chinese culture through English public speaking.
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