Research on the Influences of English News Online Reading on Chinese College Students’ Intercultural Competence

Abstract

This study discussed the current situation of English news online reading through questionnaires, constructed the English News Online Reading Situation Scale, and analyzed the reliability of the scale through SPSS 19.0. It also made a descriptive analysis of ICC six elements. In addition, it made a correlation analysis of English news online reading types and ICC six elements. The results show that the reliability of the scale is high; Chinese college students' attitude, knowledge about domestic culture, awareness and intercultural communication skill are superior to other factors; English news online reading on people's livelihood and education is related to college students' ICC at a higher level. The results of this study provide data support for related research on English news online reading, and theoretical reference for the application of English news materials in foreign language teaching.