AN EXPERIMENT ON INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION OF CHINESE STORIES THROUGH SELF-MEDIA BY CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTS

Authors

  • Ying Tao Zhejiang International Studies University, Zhejiang, China
  • Yang Feng Zhejiang International Studies University, Zhejiang, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v7i1.512

Keywords:

Chinese university students, self-media international communication through, China’s development story, experiment

Abstract

Recognizing the limited understanding of China’s modernization among foreign audiences, Chinese university students undertook a 20-week experiment in international communication using self-media videos. They curated a selection of representative videos and documentaries showcasing China’s modernization and development, disseminating them to global netizens via social media platforms. Data analysis revealed that foreign netizens appreciated the intuitive, succinct, and lucid nature of the short self-media videos. They felt they gained an intuitive understanding of China’s modernization and expressed interest in visiting China to learn the Chinese language and witness the country’s rapid development firsthand, recognizing its potential to enhance their career prospects. The self-media communication experiment yielded favorable outcomes, notably enhancing college students’ English writing proficiency through online interactions with netizens and fostering stronger cross-cultural communication skills.

 

Author Biographies

  • Ying Tao, Zhejiang International Studies University, Zhejiang, China

    Ying Tao is a student majoring in English education, School of English Studies, Zhejiang International Studies University. Her research interests include TEFL and education studies.

  • Yang Feng, Zhejiang International Studies University, Zhejiang, China

    Yang Feng (PhD) is an associate professor of English education, project supervisor at School of English Studies, Zhejiang International Studies University. His research interests include TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and technology in education.

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Published

2024-04-05

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)

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