This major trains advanced compound and applied English talents to meet the needs of socialist modernization. They can engage in English teaching, translation and interpretation in related fields, be proficient in using English for business work, and have strong practical ability and adaptability. Offering professional courses in two directions: English language and literature and business and maritime English. Primary school English professional skills training courses for the first and second grades, strengthening basic English listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation; Students in Grade Three and Grade Four choose one of the courses according to their hobbies and specialties. Main courses: basic English, English writing, advanced English, translation, interpretation, introduction to linguistics, English literature, American literature, English, international business negotiation, cross-cultural business communication, international trade, business English, business English, reading, translation, introduction to international navigation, maritime management, logistics, etc ... English majors have made outstanding achievements, their English level and professional quality are at the forefront in the country, and graduates have broad employment prospects. Mainly employed by state organs, enterprises and institutions, news publishing units, banks, insurance companies, foreign-invested enterprises, schools, etc ... A considerable number of students choose to study abroad, including graduate students majoring in English language and literature (students majoring in British and American literature, linguistics and applied linguistics, translation studies, business direction) and master students majoring in related majors, such as international business, law, Chinese and mass media. This major lasts for four years, and graduates are awarded bachelor's degrees.