College English Basic Course 3

Author: Li Guilan
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Publishing Date: 2001-07-01
Features: College English Basic Course is guided by the New College English Teaching Syllabus issued by the Ministry of Education. It is a series of English foundation textbooks compiled under the guidance and assistance of the Teaching Guidance Committee for Foreign Language Majors in Higher Education. The course is primarily intended for students entering universities who have not studied English before, especially those from ethnic minority areas. It is also suitable for students in vocational colleges and self-learners. Starting from scratch, upon completion, students will reach a level equivalent to College English Level 2. The entire series includes four student textbooks, a teacher's manual, and listening tapes.
The writing principles of this textbook are based on students' original English proficiency, leveraging the language learning characteristics of ethnic minority students. It emphasizes listening and speaking skills first, focusing on training in the fundamentals of English while strengthening the ability to apply the language. The selected texts are standardized in language, up-to-date in content, diverse in themes, and varied in style, aiming to integrate knowledge, timeliness, and interest. It combines second language acquisition with the expansion of scientific and cultural knowledge.
Grammar is presented concisely and practically, embedded within the texts and supplementary reading materials, which complement each other effectively. Detailed grammar explanations are provided at the end of Books 2, 3, and 4 for reference by teachers and learners. Exercises are a vital component of the textbook, adhering to the principles of "practice-oriented" and "student-centered" learning. They emphasize comprehensive development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation, with a particular focus on listening and speaking. The exercises are lively and diverse, designed to fully engage students, stimulate their interest in learning, and encourage active participation. They are abundant in quantity, wide in coverage, and high in repetition, helping students consolidate and master the knowledge while facilitating the transformation of knowledge into skills.
Supplementary reading materials are auxiliary readings paired with the main texts, intended to supplement the course content. They aim to expand students' vocabulary, broaden their knowledge, and enhance their self-learning abilities. College English Basic Course follows the teaching principle of progressing from easy to difficult and advancing step by step. The four textbooks gradually increase in difficulty, avoiding abrupt jumps or imbalances in difficulty. The series is interconnected yet can be used independently. Schools can tailor instruction based on the varying entry levels of their students.