What is the difference between English major and English education major in Shanghai International Studies University?

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These two majors are in different colleges. English major is in English College, and English education major is in International Education College.

The difference between the two is actually quite big.

English (Education) Major (Four-year Undergraduate Program)

English (education) majors have a solid English foundation, can skillfully use various basic English skills, master the basic theories of pedagogy, psychology and foreign language pedagogy, and have the professional quality of teachers.

Main course:

Comprehensive English, advanced English, spoken English, English extensive reading, English audio-visual speaking, English phonetics, English grammar, general situation of English-speaking countries, history of British and American literature, translation theory and skills, pedagogy, educational psychology, English teaching method theory, second foreign language, etc.

Training objectives:

Students have a solid foundation in English, master and use basic skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation, reach the level of English major (through Grade 8), and master a second foreign language; Master the history, culture and national conditions of major English-speaking countries, and understand the history, laws and basic theories of foreign language education. The main goal of English education is to train English teachers in various colleges, professional language teaching researchers and English trainers in large and medium-sized enterprises. Through the study and practical teaching practice of educational theory courses, good teachers' quality can be formed, so as to obtain the basic ability of English classroom teaching and English language trainer in large and medium-sized enterprises.

The main direction of graduates' employment:

Studying for master's degree and doctor's degree at home and abroad; Government agencies, news agencies, import and export companies, joint ventures, Chinese and foreign travel agencies; All kinds of schools and training institutions are engaged in English teaching or government agencies, enterprises and institutions are engaged in foreign affairs translation.

English majors should also be divided into language, literature and translation.

I. Language and Literature Major

1. Professional required courses:

Basic English comprehensive course, advanced English comprehensive course, basic English grammar, English extensive reading, English audio-visual speaking (I and II), advanced English audio-visual speaking, oral English, English interpretation (I and II), general situation of Britain and America, translation theory and practice, linguistics, academic paper writing, advanced English writing, history of English literature, history of American literature, English teaching method, reading guide for classic works of American thought, etc.

2. Specialized elective courses:

English phonetics, introduction to European culture, western etiquette, China culture (English teaching) series courses, English practical writing, practical translation, English film appreciation, English literature reading, American literature reading, British society and culture, American society and culture, British history, American history, foreign newspapers, western rhetoric, lexicology, English speech, English debate, American poetry reading, English short stories. Selected Readings of Works in the History of British Thought, Selected Readings of Works in the History of American Thought, Essence of Western Drama, History of Western Civilization, Selected Readings of English Newspapers, English Stylistics, Introduction to Western Classics, Government Interpretation, Business Interpretation, Translation of China Classics, Business Translation, Selected Translation of Newspapers, Film and Television.

In addition, students majoring in English language and literature can also take related courses of other majors in our school and across schools.

Employment direction:

Students majoring in English language and literature are very popular with employers, and graduates are all over the world. Students' English professional level and comprehensive quality have been generally affirmed and highly praised by the society. The employment rate of each undergraduate course is very high. The main destinations of graduates are: national ministries and commissions (such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xinhua News Agency, and the Foreign Economic and Trade Commission), municipal government agencies (such as the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office and the Municipal Foreign Economic and Trade Commission), foreign consulates in Shanghai, foreign-funded enterprises, foreign trade companies, news organizations, financial institutions, international consulting institutions, international accounting firms, international advertising companies, large state-owned enterprises, publishing units, and universities.

Second, the translation major

1. Professional required courses:

Comprehensive basic English course, comprehensive advanced English course, English extensive reading, English audio-visual speaking (I and II), oral English, basic English grammar, history of British and American literature, general situation of Britain and America, translation theory and practice, liaison and accompanying interpretation, translation of government and public affairs, style and translation, literary translation, visual translation, simultaneous interpretation, translation research and paper writing, translation of The Analects of Confucius, linguistics, academic paper writing, etc.

2. Specialized elective courses:

Practical writing translation, government interpretation, business interpretation, China classics translation, business translation, newspaper reading and translation, film and television translation, overview of western translation theory, English-Chinese language comparison and translation, English pronunciation, introduction of European culture, western etiquette, China culture (English teaching) series courses, English practical writing, English film and television appreciation, English literature reading, American literature reading, British society and culture, American society and culture. Western Rhetoric, Lexicology, English Speech, English Debate, Selected Reading of American Poetry, Selected Reading of English Short Stories, Selected Reading of English Prose, Appreciation of English Novels, Selected Reading of Works in the History of British Thought, Selected Reading of Works in the History of American Thought, Essence of Western Drama, History of Western Civilization, Selected Reading of English Newspapers, English Stylistics, Reading Guide to Western Classic Works.

Students majoring in translation can also take related courses of other majors in our school and across schools.

Employment direction:

Translation major is very popular with employers, and graduates are all over the world. Students have a broad international vision, profound humanistic feelings, a solid bilingual foundation in English and Chinese, and good intercultural communication skills. The employment rate and quality of the first batch of 55 translation graduates have both reached a record high, and the main destinations are: state ministries (such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the world's top 500 foreign-funded enterprises, Chinese and foreign financial institutions, international consulting institutions, international accounting firms, international advertising companies, large state-owned enterprises, publishing units and universities. In addition, about 30% of the students continue to study for master's degree in interpretation and translation in domestic universities, especially in the School of Advanced Translation of our school, and about 25% of the students apply for further study in top universities in Britain and the United States, majoring in interpretation and translation, business, etc., in order to become high-end English translators and cross-cultural exchange talents. Among them, 32% of the first batch of graduates from the experimental class of international civil servants applied for master's degrees in translation, business, international relations and other universities such as Columbia University, Paris Business School and Bath University.

As far as English learning is concerned, English majors must spend more energy.