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An Analysis of Multimodal Illustrations in Ecological Units of Junior High School English Textbooks
XU Lei, DONG Juan
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DOI:10.17265/1539-8080/2026.02.003
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Taking the Oxford Shanghai Junior High School English textbooks as a case study, this research explores the use and functions of textbook illustrations within ecological units. By examining the distribution of ecological units, the types of illustrations, and their applications, this study draws on multimodal theory to reveal the functions of these illustrations in facilitating students’ acquisition of ecological knowledge and cultivating their environmental awareness. The findings aim to provide references for the effective utilization of textbook illustrations in English teaching, thereby contributing to the enhancement of instructional quality and the development of student competencies.
English textbook illustrations, multimodality, ecological units, junior high school
XU Lei & DONG Juan. An Analysis of Multimodal Illustrations in Ecological Units of Junior High School English Textbooks. US-China Foreign Language, February 2026, Vol. 24, No. 2, 62-67 doi:10.17265/1539-8080/2026.02.003
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