Abstract:This study takes English majors as subjects. By means of literature and induction, the paper analyzes the impact of affective factors on English majors’ listening comprehension from four aspects: motivation, anxiety, confidence and willpower. This paper also proposes several countermeasures for the above-mentioned aspects to help English majors enhance their understanding of their own affective factors and actively carry out self-regulation. The aim is to help them improve their listening comprehension and their listening level.
Key words: English majors; listening comprehension; affective factors; countermeasures
CONTENTS
Abstract
中文摘要
1. Introduction-1
2. Literature Review-1
2.1 Listening Comprehension-2
2.2 Affective Factors-2
2.3 Affective Factors in Listening Comprehension-3
3. Affective Factors Influencing English Majors’ Listening Comprehension-4
3.1 Anxiety-4
3.2 Motivation-5
3.3 Confidence-5
3.4 Willpower-6
4. Countermeasures of Improving English Majors’ Listening Comprehension-6
4.1 Reduction of Anxiety-7
4.1.1 Comfortable Listening Environment-7
4.1.2 Diversified Forms of Exercise-7
4.2 Inspiration of Motivation-7
4.2.1 Active Learning Attitude-7
4.2.2 Keen Interest-7
4.3 Enhancement of Confidence-8
4.3.1 Applicable Material-8
4.3.2 Abundant Knowledge-8
4.4 Improvement of Willpower-8
4.4.1 Reasonable Listening Training Plan-9
4.4.2 Good Listening Habits and Methods-9
5. Conclusion-10
Bibliography-11
Acknowledgements.12
