Xi Jinping's citataion and attention to Chinese ancient poetry and prose is instructive to the teaching of Outline of Chinese Modern and Contemporary History.In the classroom,using Chinese ancient poetry and prose,adhering to cultural self-confidence,thinking about the way of Chinese civilization,revolution and modernization as a whole,can deepen the thinking of college students.In the new era,strengthening Chinese ancient poetry and prose is good for students to know about Chinese stories and to spread Chinese good voices.Reasonable knowledge of Chinese ancient poetry and prose can promote college students' understanding traditional ideals and beliefs,improving their IQ and EQ effectively,combining with theory and practice.