[Commentary] Li Shunzi, a Korean student, and Mimi, a Thai student, are preparing for their doctoral dissertation opening report.
Li Shunzi taught Korean in China, and Mimi was in business and an actress in China.
After studying and working in China for many years, they have mastered a good knowledge of Chinese.
[Concurrent] Li Shunzi, a doctoral student majoring in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, 2021, South China Normal University
Modern professional words in Internet language, politics, economics, etc. are difficult for me, so I am trying to read more materials provided by teachers, and deeply understand and study, I believe it will get better and better, for my (Korean language) ) teaching is also helpful.
【Concurrent】Mimi
It is necessary to communicate with the factories here, (import products) to Thailand, and (daily) scripts for filming and commercials are all in Chinese.
[Commentary] While learning Chinese, they also have a deeper understanding of Chinese society and culture.
In recent years, with the high-quality and sustainable development of international Chinese education, pure international Chinese language education has been unable to meet the development of international Chinese education and the increasing needs of people in other countries for Chinese education.
A few days ago, South China Normal University established the Southeast Asian Chinese Teacher Education College, focusing on training overseas local high-level Chinese teachers, especially to meet the needs of overseas local people for "Chinese + professional" teachers.
[Explanation] Why is the "Chinese + professional" international Chinese education more and more popular overseas?
Wu Jian, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of South China Normal University, recently accepted an exclusive interview with China News Agency "East and West Questions" to answer.
[Subtitles] What is "Chinese + Professional" education?
What are the similarities and differences between it and traditional international Chinese education?
[Concurrent] Wu Jian, Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of South China Normal University and Director of the Education Internationalization Research Center of South China Normal University
Traditional international Chinese education pays more attention to language education, while "Chinese + professional" or "Chinese + vocational" education should not only pay attention to language education, but also pay attention to the learning of students' professional knowledge and the improvement of professional skills, and more emphasis on practical and ( interdisciplinary features.
[Subtitles] Why is "Chinese + professional" education more and more popular overseas?
"Chinese + professional" education is based on Chinese education, but is not limited to language education. It is conducive to the personal growth and development of students, and sometimes it can also directly help students to go to work. Students will have clearer learning goals, so that Chinese learning and personal The growth and development are more suitable and closer.
At present, in the process of jointly building the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road", countries along the route are in urgent need of compound talents who can both understand Chinese and master professional skills. "Chinese + professional" or "Chinese + vocational" education is also welcome at home and abroad. new opportunities.
[Subtitles] What role does cultivating overseas local high-level Chinese teachers play in promoting exchanges and cooperation between Chinese civilization and other overseas civilizations?
Chinese culture is an important part of global multiculturalism, and overseas Chinese education helps advance the international understanding of Chinese civilization.
Overseas local high-level Chinese teachers often have professional leadership and influence.
At the same time, high-level local Chinese experts are not only those who master two languages, Chinese and (their) native language, but also those who are proficient in both cultures.
It has unique advantages in cross-cultural understanding.
They are an important driving force in promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese civilization and other civilizations overseas.
On the other hand, training overseas local high-level Chinese teachers is an important support for promoting Chinese culture to go global and international Chinese education to go a long way.
(Reported by reporter He Junjie and Xu Qingqing in Guangzhou)
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]