Exploring Proper Names Online and Its Application in English Teaching in University

Abstract

Explaining the proper names on the website to students is an essential part of English teaching in university, but it is often overlooked by teachers and students. In the university, students use improper methods of exploring proper names on websites, which include exploring proper names on just a few websites, exploring proper names on inappropriate websites, and improper methods of cognizing the meanings of proper names. Students’ improper methods of cognizing the meanings of proper names consist of interpreting out of context, and interpreting by literal meaning. The teachers can guide students to explore proper names online appropriately by using the effective methods, including introducing of relevant websites to lead students to choose the appropriate websites for exploring, comparing the different explainations of proper names from different websites, and questioning students to help them to cognize the accurate understanding of proper names.