A Study on the Theory and Application of English Teachers’ Cross-Cultural Competence in Private Colleges and Universities in the Context of “Internet +”

Abstract

In China’s higher education system, the faculty and teaching quality of private colleges and universities have been consistently enhanced, as they play an essential role in the training of professional talents. In the context of “Internet +” and through a detailed analysis of the cross-cultural competence of English teachers in private colleges and universities in China, this paper discusses the necessity and feasibility of cultivating college teachers’ cross-cultural thinking to constantly optimize and perfect the strategies for cross-cultural competence, as well as improve the practical application level of English teachers’ cross-cultural knowledge theory, so that English teachers can be exposed to the latest educational ideas, constantly broaden their cultural horizons, strengthen professional sensitivity and environmental adaptability, pay attention to local culture, optimize critical thinking, and improve cultural literacy, thus laying a solid foundation for an all-round experience of cross-cultural communication.