Research on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Chinese Traditional Culture Aphasia in College English Teaching

Abstract

Cultural education has long been a focal topic in foreign language teaching. While it is widely acknowledged that foreign language teaching should encompass both linguistic and cultural instruction, current practices in Chinese college English education reveal a significant imbalance. This study examines the phenomenon of “Chinese traditional culture aphasia”—the inability of students to articulate Chinese cultural elements in English—within college English programs at local universities in Shandong Province. By analyzing curriculum design, teaching materials, and pedagogical approaches, the paper highlights the overemphasis on Western cultural content and the neglect of Chinese cultural integration. It further proposes actionable strategies to address this imbalance, aiming to enhance students’ cross-cultural communication competence and promote the global dissemination of Chinese culture.