精品文档---下载后可任意编辑中国大学生英语冠词和介词磨蚀讨论的开题报告IntroductionThis research proposal aims to investigate the errors Chinese university students make in the use of English articles (a, an, the) and prepositions (in, on, at). The issue of article and preposition usage has long been identified as an area of difficulty for Chinese learners of English due to the differences between the two languages in terms of grammar and syntax. This study will attempt to identify the causes of these errors and propose effective strategies for teaching and learning English articles and prepositions.Research Questions1. What are the common errors made by Chinese university students in the use of English articles and prepositions?2. What are the main causes of these errors?3. What teaching strategies can be used to help Chinese university students improve their use of English articles and prepositions?Literature ReviewThere have been numerous studies conducted on the use of articles and prepositions by Chinese learners of English. These studies have identified a number of common errors made by these learners, including overgeneralization, interference from the Chinese language, and incorrect use of collocations.One study by Chen (2024) found that Chinese learners often use articles and prepositions interchangeably due to the lack of equivalent structures in Chinese. Another study by Zhang (2024) identified the problem of overgeneralization where Chinese learners apply the rules they have learned in one context to all other contexts without considering the differences between them.Teaching strategies proposed by researchers include focusing on the meaning and context of the articles and prepositions, providing ample practice opportunities, and 精品文档---下载后可任意编辑raising awareness of the common errors made by Chinese learners.MethodologyThis study will use a mixed methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data. A sample of 100 Chinese university students studying English as a foreign language will be selected randomly to participate in the study. A written test consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions on English articles and prepositions will be administered to collect quantitative data on the errors made by the students.In addition, a semi-structured interview will be conducted with a smaller sample of 10 students to gain a deeper understanding of the causes of these errors and the effectiveness of teaching strategies currently used in the classroom.ConclusionThis study will contribute to the ongoing research on the difficulties Chinese learners of English face in the use of articles and prepositions. By identifying the common errors and their underlying causes, this study will provide valuable insights to language teachers and curriculum designers on effective strategies for teaching these grammar elements.
