Journal of Language Teaching and Research, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), 220-223, Jan 2012
doi:10.4304/jltr.3.1.220-223

Cultural Differences in English Literature for Chinese Students

Dini Zhang, Huaiyong Gao

Abstract


Generally, Chinese students, majoring in English literature, have their difficulties in study. The main problem is that they could not understand the works well. Concerning some primary aspects of culture which are reflected in English literature, from the point of intercultural communication, they are advised to learn more knowledge of the English culture as well as their study in English literature.


Keywords


intercultural communication; cultural differences; English literature; Chinese student

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