On Teaching English Cultural Background 英语专业毕业论文.doc

On Teaching English Cultural Background Thesis Statement: the article analyses pointed the necessary of teaching cultural communication. I.??????????????????? Introduction: cultural background II.???????????????? The character of language III.?????????????? The importance of understanding the cultural background IV.????????????? Intercultural communication V.???????????????? Conclusion:?It?is?necessary?for?teachers?to?pass?on?cultural?background knowledge to students. Abstract: With the penetration of opening and reform, Chinese comprehensive national power builds up and international communication manifolds. English became more and more important in the living life. We must pay attention to the intercultural communication teaching of English in the senior school. Let students know the different cultural background can improve their comprehension. Key words: cultural background, intercultural communication I. Introduction: cultural background According to the Russian Encyclopedia, (张宗利、宗文举，2002:89)culture, in its broad sense, refers to the development level of the society and the human being in history. It is represented by the various kinds of activities people take part in and the material wealth and spiritual wealth people create. In its narrow sense, it refers to people’s spiritual field. The French Encyclopedia defines it as a summation of the special cultural phenomenon of a social group. (张宗利、宗文举，2002：89) II. The characters of language Language is a special social and cultural phenomenon, sanctioned through social life practice over a long time. Each language comes into being and grows in special social and history environments. Then the language reflects the particular cultural phenomenon of the nation and people in different history periods. As well as we know, English is the most popular language in the world. With the penetration of opening and reform, Chinese comprehensive national power builds up and international communication manifolds. En