scholarly journals The Multiple Ideologies of Shaping Cambodian Students’ Chinese Language Learning Experiences

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jia Li ◽  
Juan Dong ◽  
Xia Li
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Chinese Language Learning ◽  
Higher Education In China

In light of the increasing prominence of China’s Belt and Road (B&R) Initiatives and China’s soft power projection to its neighboring countries, China's relations with Southeast Asian countries are getting closer. In recent years, a large number of Cambodian students have come to China for higher education. Informed by the theories of linguistic capital and language ideology, the present study aims to study the the macro-social factors mediated in the Cambodian students’ Chinese language learning experiences. For current study, the data was collected from Guizhou Minzu University and Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities through semi-structured interview, questionnaire, online interactions, and the collection of linguistic autobiographies as well as other relevant documents and materials. The findings of the study show that there are four main factors influencing Cambodian students’ higher education in China: (i) political factors: national and governmental policies; (ii) cultural factors: historical influences; (iii) educational factors: influences of schools and communities, parental strategies; (iv) economic factors: employment prospects and tourism. Based on the findings mentioned above, the study suggests that given the rapid increasing number of Cambodian international students in China, it is imperative for Chinese government and universities to consider how to better meet Cambodian international students’ study needs and employment prospects.

Practices and challenges of internationalization of higher education in China; international students’ perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 78-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Okai Larbi ◽  
Wangqian Fu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Chinese History ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Pull Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Higher Education In China ◽  
Education In China

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to conceptualize international students’ perception on the internationalization of higher education in China and identify some challenges faced by some of the higher educational institutions (HEIs) in their internationalization practice. Design/methodology/approach This study utilized the qualitative research method, specifically, the researchers employed structured interview for investigation. The population of this research includes 15 international students and five Chinese professors teaching in BNU. Participants’ responses were categorized to provide a better understanding of the subject of study. Findings This study identified some push-pull factors that influenced international students’ decision making to pursue their studies in China. Some of the push factors identified include the high cost of graduate education, unavailability of some academic courses in some students’ home countries, international exposure, and unemployment, whereas the pull factors identified constitute scholarship opportunities, an alliance between BNU and others foreign universities, global job opportunity, universities’ prestige, and ranking, Chinese history and culture, and technological advancement. Finally, the challenges discovered are professors and students’ relationship, language barrier, separation of international and Chinese students, and lack of internship opportunities. Research limitations/implications This study provides an in-depth understanding of the case presented and has outlined some key areas to be improved in the internationalization process of Chinese HEIs. Further studies in this area are encouraged to critically analyze foreign faculty members’ experiences and contributions to Chinese internationalization of HE process in different institutions and provide a substantial framework to help mitigate some of the challenges that will emerge. Originality/value This research collated and addressed the lived experiences and perception on matters relevant for international practices by Chinese HEIs. Researchers have explained the assumptions and theory used in this study to better understanding the issues that emerged.

scholarly journals Internationalization of Higher Education in China: Modern Trends

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
S. S. Donetskaya ◽  
Yan Zhan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Soft Power ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Modern China ◽  
Internationalization Of Higher Education ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
External Threats ◽  
The Government ◽  
Higher Education In China ◽  
Education In China

The article analyzes the processes of internationalization of higher education in China at the beginning of the 21st century. Based on data from the Ministry of Education of China, legislation and publications that are publicly available on the Chinese Internet, it is shown how the number of students visiting China, their preferences in choosing universities and educational programs changed from 2000 to 2016. Information on government activities to support international students is provided.The internationalization of higher education plays an important role in the foreign-policy activities of modern China. Foreign students teaching and expanding of Chinese language teaching in foreign countries can be considered as the “soft power” of influence of Chinese national culture. Such actions from the point of view of the Chinese government should contribute to the formation of an attractive image of China, reduce the level of external threats, increase stability and economic prosperity of the country. Therefore, the government aims to attract as many foreign students as possible, especially from neighboring countries, and spends a lot of money on these purposes. The policy of internationalization of education has achieved significant results over the past 15 years. Today, students from all over the world obtain higher educationin China. The number of foreign students increased in 2016 compared to 2000 by 8.4 times, reaching almost 450 thousand people. The possibilities for foreign students to choose profession and university have expanded. Now they come to China not only to learn Chinese, but also to obtain qualifications in engineering, economics, management and Western medicine.

scholarly journals The Effects of Online Learning on Alleviating Students’ Chinese Language Learning Anxiety: A Study in a Chinese University

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p85
Author(s):  
Chen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
International Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Chinese Language Learning ◽  
Chinese Learning

This study aims at investigating the effects of online learning on alleviating international Chinese as a Second Language students’ foreign language anxiety. Participants of the study were 240 international students enrolled in a Chinese university, being divided into two groups. In-class Group remained their routine Chinese learning by following a traditional textbook-based approach, while Online Group employed computers and the Internet. Data collection were administrated via two questionnaires with all 240 participants, in-depth individual interviews with eight student participants and their reflective reports. This study found that online learning could relieve international students’ listening, speaking and writing anxiety, but increase students’ reading anxiety. The study also revealed the sources of students’ anxieties in Chinese learning in both contexts. Implications for the employment of the online approach in Chinese language learning and teaching for further development are made on the base of these findings. Recommendations for future studies are also provided.

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