Decoding the Future：Reconstructing English Literacy in the Digital Humanities Context

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Convergence of Digital Humanities and English Literacy in New Era 1

Section 1: The Emergence and Developmental Trajectory of Digital Humanities 1

Section 2: New Demands for English Literacy in the Context of Globalization and Digitalization 8

Section 3: Opportunities and Challenges for English Literacy within the Digital Humanities Paradigm 12

Chapter 2: New Connotations of English Literacy in the Digital Era 21

Section 1: The Composition and Limitations of Traditional English Literacy 21

Section 2: The Imperative of Integrating Digital Literacy into English Literacy 27

Section 3: Core Dimensions of English Literacy in the Digital Era 37

Chapter 3: Application Framework of Digital Humanities Technologies in Advancing English Literacy 50

Section 1: Technological Foundations: The Core Digital Humanities Technologies 50

Section 2: Application Architecture: From Tools to Ecosystems 66

Section 3: Resource Reconstruction: The Digital Transformation Pathways for English Literacy Resources 81

Chapter 4: Innovation in English Reading Pedagogy Driven by Digital Humanities 98

Section 1: From Text Interpretation to Data Insight: Upgrading Reading Instruction Objectives 98

Section 2: Construction of a Corpus-Based Reading Instruction Model 109

Section 3: Practical Pathways for a Multimodal Reading Instruction 127

Chapter 5: Innovation in English Writing Pedagogy Driven by Digital Humanities 141

Section 1: From Single-Mode Text to Multimodal Creation: Reframing Writing Instruction Objectives 141

Section 2: Construction of a Big Data-Based Writing Instruction Model 152

Section 3: Practice in Collaborative Writing Instructional Models 157

Section 4: Practical Pathways for Multimodal Writing Instruction 163

Chapter 6: Construction of an Assessment System for English Literacy (Reading and Writing) in the Digital Humanities Context 172

Section 1: Limitations of Traditional Assessment and Advantages of Digital Assessment 172

Section 2: Core Dimensions of Assessment in the Digital Humanities Context 183

Section 3: Development and Application of Digital Assessment Tools 190

Section 4: Application of Assessment Results in Teaching Improvement 197

Chapter 7: Challenges and Prospects: The Future of English Literacy Education in the Digital Humanities Context 208

Section 1: Practical Challenges in Applying Digital Humanities Technologies 208

Section 2: Future Trends and Optimization Pathways 216

Section 3: Future Directions for English Literacy Education 224

Chapter 8: Ethical Guidelines: Boundaries and Norms for the Application of Digital Humanities Technologies 234

Section 1: Ethical Considerations in Data Privacy and Security 234

Section 2: Transparency and Fairness Principles in Algorithmic Applications 238

Section 3: Humanistic Boundaries and Value Orientation in Technology Application 248

Chapter 9: Support Systems: Safeguards for the Digital Transformation of English Literacy Education 256

Section 1: Policy Support and Institutional Safeguards 256

Section 2: Teacher Professional Development and Capability Enhancement 257

Section 3: Home-School Collaboration and Mechanisms for Social Participation 259

Conclusion：262

References：265

Preface

In today’s era, where globalization and digitalization are profoundly intertwined, English—serving as the core language of international communication—has assumed an importance in reading and writing that extends far beyond the scope of language learning. It has become a critical capability for individuals to engage in the global knowledge economy, cross-cultural communication, and academic innovation. Meanwhile, digital humanities, an emerging field that integrates the humanities with digital technologies, is reshaping research paradigms and educational models across numerous disciplines at an unprecedented pace, breathing new vitality into and creating fresh opportunities for the development of traditional humanities. Against this backdrop, the authors of this volume—drawing upon their solid expertise in English education, extensive teaching experience, and keen insight into digital technologies—offer an in-depth examination of how digital humanities comprehensively permeate and transform the field of English reading and writing. This book does not merely list the applications of digital tools in English teaching；rather, it traces their theoretical roots and systematically elaborates on the profound influence of digital humanities on the nature, processes, and objectives of English reading and writing, constructing a coherent and well-structured theoretical and practical framework. From redefining the connotations of English reading and writing in the digital age, to exploring how digital technologies can optimize teaching strategies；from employing big data to analyze students’ reading–writing behavior patterns for personalized instructional guidance, to leveraging digital platforms to expand resources and communicative spaces that foster intercultural literacy—each chapter presents both cutting-edge scholarly perspectives and highly actionable pedagogical solutions. 

Reading this book is akin to embarking on a journey into the future of English education. In this journey, digital technologies serve as a magical key, breaking the spatio-temporal constraints of traditional English reading–writing instruction, making learning more flexible, efficient, and personalized. Data mining and analytics act as astute observers, accurately identifying learners’ needs and challenges to provide scientific support for instructional decision-making. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) function as skillful directors, creating immersive contexts for English reading and writing that spark students’ curiosity and creativity. More importantly, from the perspective of digital humanities, this book redefines English reading and writing: no longer merely a matter of skill training, but a key pathway to fostering cultural understanding, critical thinking, and creativity. This redefinition charts a new course for the value orientation of English education and envisions a broader and more meaningful future for the field. 

Whether you are a researcher in English education, a frontline teacher, an educator interested in applying digital technologies to teaching, or a learner eager to enhance your own reading and writing skills in English, this book offers significant reference value and inspiration. It invites readers to re-examine every facet of English reading–writing instruction and learning, to kindle enthusiasm and motivation for exploring new educational models in the digital era, and to take firmer, more confident strides along the path toward the future of English education. The publication of this book will, without doubt, attract wide attention and stimulate in-depth reflection in the English education community, making an important contribution to the digital transformation and innovative development of English education.