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Chen, Xiuwen; Tao, Jian; Zhao, Ke – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2021
In contrast to the waning interest in learning languages other than English (LOTEs) worldwide, mainland China is pursuing to diversify LOTE education because of the 'Belt and Road Initiative.' In response to language policy shifts, individual stakeholders in local contexts such as universities have to take actions to initiate LOTE programs or…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Collison, Michele N-K. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Interest in the Far East has fueled dramatic increases in the past three years in the number of students taking classes in Japanese and Chinese. Many are studying these languages in conjunction with courses on business or economics in the hope that proficiency in the language will lead to lucrative jobs in international business. (MLW)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Asian Studies, Business, Chinese
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Xiuqing, Yao – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Focuses on foreign language teaching in higher education in China. Topics include political difficulties resulting from the Cultural Revolution, the return of the first group of foreign teachers to China in 1977, and current foreign language programs. Although foreign language teaching in China is advancing, better teachers and equipment are…
Descriptors: Chinese Culture, College Students, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences