First, the educational function of elective courses

After the emergence of elective courses, its educational function has adapted to the development of society, promoted the progress of education in China and made great contributions to the development of education in China. The educational function of elective courses is embodied in the following aspects:

1. Broaden our thinking, integrate our horizons and optimize our knowledge structure.

Elective courses have the characteristics of diversity and comprehensiveness of learning objectives and openness and comprehensiveness of learning content. Therefore, students can promote the exchange, coordination and integration of multi-domain knowledge, broaden their thinking, integrate their horizons and optimize their knowledge structure by studying different types and fields of courses other than specialized courses. At the same time, through vertical and horizontal elective courses, students can make a good knowledge reserve in advance and easily transfer from one major to another, and from one industry to another. The rapid development of society, the elimination of traditional industries and the rise of emerging industries require everyone to have such quality and ability, and elective courses can cultivate students' ability to adapt quickly.

2. Expand methods, train thinking and improve innovation ability.

Elective courses have the characteristics of flexible and diverse learning methods. By studying and using various learning methods, it is helpful to cultivate students' way of thinking and improve their innovative ability. At the same time, elective courses enable students to coordinate the relationship between specialized courses and elective courses, allocate time reasonably and effectively, and promote students' ability of independent thinking and self-management.