Abstract:This study takes English majors as subjects. By means of literature and induction, the paper analyzes the impact of affective factors on English majors’ listening comprehension from four aspects: motivation, anxiety, confidence and willpower. This paper also proposes several countermeasures for the above-mentioned aspects to help English majors enhance their understanding of their own affective factors and actively carry out self-regulation. The aim is to help them improve their listening comprehension and their listening level.

Key words: English majors; listening comprehension; affective factors; countermeasures

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. Literature Review-1

2.1 Listening Comprehension-2

2.2 Affective Factors-2

2.3 Affective Factors in Listening Comprehension-3

3. Affective Factors Influencing English Majors’ Listening Comprehension-4

3.1 Anxiety-4

3.2 Motivation-5

3.3 Confidence-5

3.4 Willpower-6

4. Countermeasures of Improving English Majors’ Listening Comprehension-6

4.1 Reduction of Anxiety-7

4.1.1 Comfortable Listening Environment-7

4.1.2 Diversified Forms of Exercise-7

4.2 Inspiration of Motivation-7

4.2.1 Active Learning Attitude-7

4.2.2 Keen Interest-7

4.3 Enhancement of Confidence-8

4.3.1 Applicable Material-8

4.3.2 Abundant Knowledge-8

4.4 Improvement of Willpower-8

4.4.1 Reasonable Listening Training Plan-9

4.4.2 Good Listening Habits and Methods-9

5. Conclusion-10

Bibliography-11

Acknowledgements.12