以下文章来源于书单SHUDAN ，作者书单 书单SHUDAN . 对世界的另一种关注。 感受到英语专业地位下降的， 不只是大学英语老师。 文 ｜ 笔下长青 编辑 ｜ 宋函 来源｜ 书单SHUDAN（ID：SHUDAN20150423） 封面来源 ｜ 视觉中国 这两年，湖南、福建、河南、湖北许多高校都在撤销英语专业。2023年，中科大发布《关于拟撤销"英语"等6个本科专业的公示》，一度登上热搜，成了 第一个裁撤英语专业的985高校。 但让王芸想不通的是，学生少了，按理说她的工作会轻松一点，谁知道反而更忙了。除了正常的授课任务，她还要参加各种培训、教研活动、教学比赛以 及指导学生的各种竞赛，比如她最近刚刚指导了学生用英语讲中国故事的短视频比赛。 感受到英语专业地位下降的，不只是大学英语老师。在小红书上，中小学英语老师被裁员、英专生找不到工作的帖子比比皆是。有小学英语老师在一个日 常的下午突然接到领导电话，得知自己被辞退后一脸茫然，也有英专生吐槽，毕业时全班公认的"翻译之光"在纽约总部写外交公报，而他自己则收到3次 教培机构的裁员通知。"毕业前月薪3000狗都不干，毕业后狗都不干，我来干"的段子逐渐成为英专生的现实 ...

Core Viewpoint - The decline of English majors in Chinese universities is evident, with many institutions, including 985 universities, announcing the cancellation of English programs due to decreasing student enrollment and changing market demands [1][2][8]. Group 1: Industry Trends - Numerous universities in provinces like Hunan, Fujian, Henan, and Hubei have been discontinuing English majors, reflecting a broader trend in the education sector [1][2]. - The Ministry of Education reported a significant reduction in off-campus training institutions, with a 95.6% decrease in offline academic training institutions and an 87.1% decrease in online institutions by September 2022, heavily impacting English training providers [8][9]. - The introduction of the new English curriculum standards in 2022 further reduced the class hours for English in public schools, indicating a shift in educational priorities [9][12]. Group 2: Employment Landscape - The job market for English graduates has become increasingly bleak, with many facing unemployment or underemployment, as evidenced by reports of English teachers being laid off and graduates struggling to find relevant jobs [4][5][9]. - According to the Ministry of Education's 2023 data, the education sector, which has traditionally been the primary employment avenue for English majors, now only absorbs 39.8% of graduates, a significant decline from previous years [9][10]. - The oversaturation of English programs, with nearly 994 institutions offering this major, has led to a surplus of graduates, making it difficult for them to secure jobs in a contracting market [10][11]. Group 3: Educational Challenges - The current educational approach to English language training has been criticized for being exam-oriented, focusing on grammar and vocabulary rather than practical language skills, which has contributed to the perception of English as less valuable [11][12]. - The new curriculum emphasizes situational learning and practical application, but the implementation has faced challenges, leading to increased difficulty in English assessments without a corresponding reduction in class hours [12][14]. - Teachers have noted a disconnect between the reduction of English class hours and the increased difficulty of the material, complicating the learning process for students [14][18]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Despite the current challenges, there is a belief that English will remain important, particularly in K12 education, due to ongoing examination requirements and parental expectations [15][16]. - The shift towards individual teaching roles and online education models may provide new opportunities for English educators, as traditional institutions face increasing scrutiny and competition [15][16]. - The overall sentiment among educators is one of caution regarding the future of English majors, with many advising against pursuing this field unless at top-tier institutions [20][21].