Volume 46

This literature review investigates the impact of student choice on intrinsic motivation and language proficiency in high school second language (L2) classrooms. The study addresses the existing gap in comprehensive research regarding how the implementation of student autonomy influences these educational outcomes. A systematic review of empirical studies, teaching practices, and peer-reviewed articles was conducted. Relevant keywords were used to search journals from different academic databases. The identified studies were evaluated based on their methodology, relevance, and quality. This review finds that providing students with autonomy in selecting learning materials and activities could enhance their intrinsic motivation. Increased autonomy fosters greater interest, engagement, and enjoyment in learning. However, the impact of autonomy on language proficiency is mixed. Some studies demonstrate improved proficiency due to personalised learning experiences, while others indicate that excessive autonomy without adequate instructional support can hinder language development. The review highlights the necessity of balancing autonomy with teacher guidance and considers the developmental stage of high school students. While student autonomy in high school L2 classrooms generally increases intrinsic motivation, its impact on language proficiency necessitates carefully combining autonomy with appropriate instructional support. This review underscores the need for longitudinal research to better understand the long-term effects of autonomy on motivation and proficiency, the development of sophisticated tools for measuring intrinsic motivation, and the implementation of practical strategies for integrating student choice in educational practices.

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Based on Heidegger's idea of original ethics, this paper analyzes the state of how Da-sein has being-in-the-world, takes Heidegger's concept of “conscience” as an entry point, explores the difference between Heidegger's original ethics and traditional ethics, and reflects on what kind of ethics his thought is. From the perspective of ontology, Heidegger takes the being of human as the highest philosophical ontology, inquires deeply into the existence of Da-sein, and explores the relationship between Da-sein and Being. Through the diffusion of the understanding of Potentiality-of-Being of Da-sein, this paper gradually analyzes the basic construction of Da-sein being-in-the-world, under the definition of the structure “Being-in” is embedded in the world, the existence of Da-sein being-in-the-world unfolds. In the process of understanding the world, Da-sein is thrown into everyday life, losing himself and falling prey, but the true nature of Da-sein keeps calling him, Da-sein listens to the call of its conscience and makes a decision to face death and his true one’s self. Starting from the process of alienation from the true self to the untrue self of Da-sein, we analyze Heidegger's basic concept of human-centeredness. What exactly constitutes the Being of Da-sein and how does the existence of Da-sein unfold. Even though many later scholars and Heidegger himself did not consider his thought to be a concept under the banner of ethics, and considered his thought to be contrary to traditional ethics. What is undeniable is that Heidegger's original ethics, with its in-depth exploration of the inner man, greatly expands the definition of universal morality and norms in traditional ethics.

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As an outstanding representative of modern Japanese literature, Natsume Soseki has an important position in the history of modern Japanese literature. He is a world-renowned novelist who has written many excellent novels. However, it is far from enough to study Natsume Soseki's literature only from the aspects of novels. Throughout Natsume Soseki's life, he studied Chinese studies since childhood, has great enthusiasm and interest in Chinese literature, and has a high accomplishment in Chinese literature. However, his outstanding ability in Chinese poetry was covered up by his writing ability in novels, which did not get the attention of the academic circle. Natsume Soseki's Chinese poems are in the same vein as Chinese poems, and he draws on and learns from ancient Chinese poems in the aspects of creation techniques and theme emotions. From the perspective of cultural studies, this paper makes an in-depth study of the relationship between Natsume Soseki's Chinese poetry and ancient Chinese poetry by means of comparative study. On the basis of previous studies, this paper expounds Natsume Soseki's Chinese poetry creation and its sinology origin, analyzes and summarizes the Chinese elements in his Chinese poetry works, in order to explore Natsume Soseki's contribution to the cross-communication field of Chinese poetry between China and Japan.

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Caste discrimination has a profound impact on the social, economic, cultural and political spheres in India and its neighboring countries. The caste system has had far-reaching effects in these areas, hindering social mobility and economic development for many. This paper focuses on the caste issue and its impact on lower-caste communities in India. The issue is deeply connected with various social challenges, including discrimination due to caste and sexual orientation, facing significant obstacles in expressing their identity, accessing social support, and securing equal rights. In education and health, the system leads to unequal access to resources for lower-classe students, resulting in high dropout rates and low tertiary enrollment, hindered their chances to improve their lives through education. Health is also impacted, as lower caste communities often live in areas with poor sanitation and limited healthcare access, leading to worse health outcomes and further deepening quality of life disparities.

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This article examines the pivotal role of heritage language on Chinese diaspora communities in the UK, emphasizing its role in cultural transmission and identity formation. It emphasizes how community schools serve as essential platforms for heritage language education, enabling immigrant families to preserve their linguistic and cultural connections. The interplay between language learning and the socio-cultural environment is explored, revealing the challenges faced by learners and the significance of family education in this progress. Mastery of heritage language is shown to foster a sense of belonging and cultural pride, contributing to the construction of identities in a multicultural society. The article further discusses how heritage language education not only imparts linguistic skills but also installs cultural values and beliefs, reinforcing national identity among diaspora members. Ultimately, it underscores the transformative impact of heritage language on individual and collective identities, facilitating a deeper understanding of cultural nuances and promoting intercultural awareness within the diverse landscape of contemporary Britain.

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The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology is profoundly leading education towards an intelligent direction. This article takes the literature related to "Artificial Intelligence + Education" published in the core journals of CSSCI from 2013 to 2024 as the research object, and uses the CiteSpace tool for visualization analysis. It combs and discusses the current status of domestic research in this field from aspects such as publication status, authors, institutions, and keyword co-occurrence and burst words, analyzes research hotspots, and predicts research trends. The results show that: in the past decade, the number of publications in this field in China can be divided into three stages: preliminary exploration, rapid development, and steady growth; some high-productivity authors have gradually formed a core group of authors, showing an overall development trend of multi-author cooperation and multi-unit collaboration; the types of publishing institutions are mainly normal colleges and departments of colleges and universities, with relatively low participation of enterprises and government institutions; research hotspots focus on three aspects: educational reform, categories of education, and educational technology, revealing the active exploration of the education field for intelligent technology; with the transformation of education and the development of technology, the combination of artificial intelligence and digital economy, new requirements for citizens' core literacy, and new challenges for teachers' professional literacy and educational models have become hot topics in current artificial intelligence research.

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The purpose of this paper is to explore in depth the narrative relationships in George Orwell's classic work Animal Farm. By analyzing the novel's narrative structure, character setting, plot development, theme and symbolism, as well as narrative technique and language style from multiple perspectives, it reveals the profound political and social allegory behind the work, analyses the methods of global analyze and micro analyze in the novel, further analyses the novel's writing characteristics, and discusses the wonderful use of these coherent relationships and rhetorical techniques in the novel. An analysis of the narrative relationships in Animal Farm not only reveals the profound political and social allegory of the work, but also demonstrates author George Orwell's remarkable literary talent and profound insight. By analysing various aspects of narrative structure, character setting, plot development, theme and symbolism, as well as narrative technique and language style, this paper provides readers with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of Animal Farm.

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With the acceleration of globalization, the integration of international curricula has become increasingly important in the field of Chinese education, aiming to cultivate talents with a global perspective and local wisdom. This review, through an in-depth examination of existing literature, reveals the current research status and trends in the field of international curriculum integration. The study finds that, despite significant progress in the introduction of curriculum systems, innovation in teaching models, and professional development of teachers, there are still issues such as insufficient exploration of the correlation between teaching models and student learning outcomes, a lack of systematic research on curriculum localization and cross-cultural competence development, and a need for more in-depth strategies to support the professional growth of teachers. Therefore, future research needs to further explore the empirical effects of teaching model innovations, systematic strategies for curriculum localization, and multi-dimensional approaches to promote the professional development of teachers, in order to advance the integration of international curricula and improve the quality of education.

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The current global pandemic has created an extraordinary and unprecedented opportunity for educational authorities to initiate significant reforms in the operating protocols of schools as a necessary response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. The abrupt shift from traditional, in-person classroom instruction to remote and online learning environments has highlighted the need for swift action and thorough preparedness, requiring educational systems to adapt rapidly to new teaching methods and technologies. The long-lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced additional challenges for school leadership, emphasizing the urgent need for change and adaptation during this ongoing global health emergency. The critical role of academic leadership has become increasingly important, as leaders are now tasked with addressing complex issues and ensuring that education continues to be delivered effectively despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the current literature on the effects of school leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to identify significant trends, advancements, and insights regarding academic leadership practices and their impact on school communities during the pandemic. Practical guidelines and views are offered for immediate use and future research areas.

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Tibetan dance carries a rich history, culture and national feelings, and its history can be traced back to the Neolithic Age. At that time, the ancestors of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had begun to express their lives and emotions in the form of dance. After thousands of years of development and evolution, Tibetan dance has formed a unique artistic style and a complete dance system, which not only reflects the profound historical and cultural heritage, but also shows the unique aesthetic pursuit and national spirit of the Tibetan people. This paper reviews the historical development of Tibetan dance, sorts out the characteristics and changes of Tibetan dance in different historical periods, analyzes the dance posture, rhythm and costumes of Tibetan dance, and discusses the value of Tibetan dance in contemporary times.

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