Li, Yanfei. Impact of culture on aspiring english teachers in post-epidemic China via hollywood in digital era. Doctor's degree(Digital Innovation and Financial Technology). Chiang Mai University. Library. : Chiang Mai University, 2025.
Impact of culture on aspiring english teachers in post-epidemic China via hollywood in digital era
Abstract:
American films and television series are becoming more and more popular, especially with younger audiences through different online digital platforms. The impact of intercultural communication extends to preservice English teachers, who are English majors among the most susceptible to Hollywood's influence under the theoretical framework of cultural imperialism and soft power. English majors who are prospective English teachers are facing American soft power directly as they study English partly through movies and TV dramas. It is urgent to know what happened to the English majors and to what extent Hollywood culture influenced the digital era after the pandemic since Hollywood movies and TV dramas are important sources for studying English. The study looks at how representations of American culture and values in Hollywood affect the attitudes and behaviors of prospective English teachers in China following the pandemic in the digital era, with an emphasis on material culture and nonmaterial culture, and how this influences their future professional pathways. With the shift towards online education and remote learning, digital platforms and virtual experiences have become crucial avenues for cultural immersion. A questionnaire (N=941) has been given to English majors at universities in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Jiangsu Province. Structural equation modelling (SEM) is mainly applied to conduct statistical analysis. The findings reveal that the impacts of both the material and nonmaterial culture of Hollywood on aspiring English teachers illuminate the complexities of cultural transmission in a digital age. The study highlights how Hollywoods material culture shapes the perceptions of America among aspiring teachers, reinforcing the importance of visual and material representations in cultural education. For the aspect of behavioral outcomes, the significant correlations between the image of America, behavior, and teaching practices reveal a pathway through which cultural perceptions influence pedagogical approaches. As far as mediation and moderation are concerned, by demonstrating both the mediation effects of the image of America and behavior, as well as the moderating influences of gender, province, and digital technology, the study advances theoretical frameworks concerning the interplay of cultural perceptions and educational outcomes. This underscores the necessity for further exploration of how cultural images can directly affect educational practices and professional identities. The research's conclusions highlight significant ramifications for programs that prepare teachers, especially with relation to preservice English teachers' critical engagement with media representations. The inclusion of media literacy in teacher preparation programs is urgently needed. In summary, this study offers a succinct overview of the impacts of culture, specifically through American soft power, on English majors in post-pandemic China. It explores the implications of this digital cultural exchange, including how it might improve English language proficiency, promote intercultural understanding, and influence career aspirations, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of English education in China.