Major Issues of European Language Education Policy in China

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Abstract Summary

European language education policy is an important part of language policy and planning research, as it is related to the improvement of national language capacity. Under the framework of the theoretical framework of National Language Capacity, and looking back the major developments, characteristics and achievements of European language education policy implemented in China, this talk points out five major issues concerning the governance system, strategic planning, regional development, information construction, and "New Liberal Arts" construction in European language education policy formulation. It puts forward four suggestions to respond to the current situation: to coordinate and establish specialized management institutions; to develop strategic plans at different levels; to promote the balanced European language education in different areas and periods; and to pay attention to information construction and cultural self-confidence training in order to adapt to the needs of "New Liberal Arts" construction.

Key Words: European language education; language policy and planning; European language education policy; national language capacity

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AILA1009

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Oral Presentation

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[SYMP83] Teaching and Learning European Languages in Chinese Universities

Argument :

This paper explores (1) the present situation of European language education in China, (2) problems existing in European language education in China, (3) the interactions between national policy and European language education policy in China, and (4) how to explain them from the perspective of agency and structure.

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