网络主题探究性学习(WebQuest)是一种基于网络的“专题探究”活动,具有针对性、开放性、合作性、综合性等特点。作为一种课程计划和教学模式,WebQuest适用于没有既定答案,有多种可能解决途径的问题的教学探讨,特别适用于学生在学习中参与性很强的课程。大学英语课程正是这样一门语言实践课程。网络环境下大学英语主题探究性教学模式已成为大学英语教学改革的必然趋势。 WebQuest WebQuest is a web-based “subject inquiry ” activity, which has the characteristics of pertinence, openness, cooperation and comprehensiveness. As a lesson planning and teaching model, WebQuest is suitable for teaching prob- lems with no established answer and many possible solutions. It is especially suitable for students who are highly engaged in learning. College English course is such a language practice course. Under the network environment, the inquiry teaching mode of college English has become the inevitable trend of college English teaching reform.