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　　　There are 38 teachers in the Department of English Language and Literature. Among them, 11 are professors and associate professors, and 70% of them have master’s degrees.Teaching tasks of this department are divided into 2 parts: English majors and college English of all students on campus,including those for doctor’s degree, master’s degree and bachelor’s degree, which totals more than 10,000 students.Recently, we have achieved a lot in reforming our teaching methods and improving our teaching quality.

　　 In college English, we got 90% Passing rate in National English Examination Band four in 2003 and 2004, which are 20% higher than other colleges and universities, and this brought great honor to our university.In College English Teaching, we renewed　our teaching concepts, consistently　improve our teaching methods and got excellent results.

　　　Firstly, students’ grades are rapidly improved by teaching　in different levels. And in the recent years, “ the passing rate of College English　Test Band Four at one time” is 8 % higher than other national key colleges and universities. Secondly, much attention　is paid to the training of students’ compound abilities. For 3rd and 4th year students and postgraduates, we impart knowledge of some related courses, especially that of mass communication.Along with this, we offer some optional courses. Lastly, we try to take advantages of our campus to create an environment to improve students’ interests in learning English.We set up English Corner, Radio CUC and organized English Speech Contest, Chinese and Foreign Song Singing Contest, English Writing Contest and other activities, such as performances of English plays.

　　 DELL invested heavily in pedagogical researches and has achieved considerable success. Nearly every faculty member publishes one or two academic essays on the English languages and literature, pedagogy or related subjects every year, some on prestigious national academic journals. The department also puts a lot emphasis on career development of young faculty members, many of who have been pursuing further studies and/or receiving mid-career trainings.

　　 Teachers in the department are encouraged to employ interactive multimedia methods in their teaching, which are not confined to the conventional classroom. Every lecturer is armed with a notebook computer and is skillful in manipulating computers and computer networks in information exchanges.