Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies
Mandarinable: Journal of Chinese Studies is an academic journal published twice a year, in April and October. This journal publishes scientific articles and research results in English and Mandarin, focusing on Chinese Studies in the fields of language, literature, and culture, including research on Chinese language, linguistics, literature, culture, and cross-cultural communication between China and Indonesia. This journal positions itself as a multidisciplinary platform that connects Chinese humanities in a global context, with a particular focus on the dynamics of Chinese cultural interaction in the Asian region and its contribution to cross-cultural understanding. In response to technological advancements in academic publishing, on August 23, 2022, Mandarinable adopted the Open Journal System (OJS) and was officially registered with E-ISSN 2962-4258 and P-ISSN 2962-424X. The journal is initiated and managed by the Confucius Institute at Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. Mandarinable also maintain publication profiles and international indexing, such as DOAJ (https://doaj.org/toc/2962-4258), to expose the journal's existence among international researchers and academic communities. INDEXED :
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Action Research on the Professional Learning Community (PLC) for Chinese Language Transition between Primary and Secondary Schools in Singapore
Based on the demand for the "textbook integration" reform in Singapore's Chinese language education, this study focuses on the transition dilemmas between primary and secondary Chinese teaching. Through a four-year two-round progressive action research, it explores the role and sustainable development mechanism of cross-stage Teacher Professional Learning Communities. Targeting 28 Chinese teachers from 6 primary and 6 secondary schools in Singapore's S School Cluster, it adopts a mixed research method centred on action research, supplemented by questionnaires, interviews, and case studies, with practices centred on three teaching modules: Life Board/Life Space, Written Interaction, and Oral Interaction. The study finds that the PLC promotes the implementation of teaching integration through a "foundation-laying + in-depth optimization" model, fosters teachers' multi-dimensional professional development, and constructs a sustainable mechanism featuring "integration as the goal, a three-level echelon as the organization, diversified activities as the carrier, and culture, resources, and systems as the three-dimensional support". The research enriches the teacher professional development theory in the context of second language teaching and provides a replicable practical paradigm for the transition of Chinese language education between primary and secondary schools in Singapore.
Primary-Secondary Chinese Language Connection in Singapore
Copyright (c) 2026 DONG YAN https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Analysis of 2019 Common Hope Language Institute Students’ Understanding of Chinese Internet Language Characters and Symbols
The way a community uses the internet influences language, causing changes in how words are used online. Although online expressions may originate from Chinese, the usage of Chinese internet language differs greatly from that of everyday Chinese. Therefore, learners of Chinese must understand internet language in order to communicate effectively. This study aims to understand the level of comprehension of Chinese internet language among the 2019 cohort of students at the Joint Hope Language Institute. After summarizing the categories of Chinese internet language, data were collected through distributed questionnaires and test items. Based on the survey conducted with the 2019 cohort of students at the Joint Hope Language Institute, the results indicate that most students still have a relatively low level of understanding of the logographic and symbolic categories of Chinese internet language, particularly in the categories of old words with new meanings and homophones. In addition, students in the institute receive limited instruction on Chinese internet language, focusing primarily on traditional Chinese and linguistics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Chelsi Fidelis; Sabinus Iden https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on the Application of Chinese Linguistic Landscape in Task-Based Language Teaching
This study explores the integration of linguistic landscape into international Chinese language teaching through a task-based instructional approach. Second-year Chinese majors at Universitas Negeri Surabaya (HSK Level 2-3) were guided to observe, collect, and analyze authentic Chinese signage in Surabaya, producing group reports and presentations. Data from students’ documentation and interviews were analyzed qualitatively. The findings show that using real linguistic landscape resources effectively enhances learners’ character recognition, vocabulary development, and multilingual awareness, while its impact on grammar remains limited due to proficiency level. Overall, the study demonstrates that incorporating local linguistic landscape into task-based teaching provides meaningful input, increases cultural sensitivity, and supports learner autonomy in second-language learning.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yifan Hu; Cicik Arista https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
An Analysis of Conjunctions in Mandarin Comprehensive Textbooks (A Case Study of “Road to Success”)
Conjunctions play an important role in clarifying meaning and enhancing communication effectiveness. However, in the context of learning Mandarin as a foreign language, conjunctions tend to receive insufficient attention. This study aims to analyze the use of conjunctions in the first ten volumes of the “Road to Success” textbook series by using a qualitative, combined with descriptive and literature analysis research method. The results recorded a total of 88 conjunctions (73 distinct and 15 repeated), classified into 11 subcategories under two main types: coordinative and subordinative. The most frequently used type were progressive (17), causal (14), and adversative (11) conjunctions, while selective conjunctions were not found in the data. The presentation of conjunction explanations varies across editions. The explanations in the “语法点注释” (grammar points) section are presented systematically and followed by a variety of exercises, reflecting the principle of "concise explanations, extensive practice". Furthermore, the distribution of conjunctions increases progressively, with the highest concentration found in the《进步篇》volume. In alignment with the “Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education”, the coverage of level 1–4 conjunctions exceeds 50%, with the highest concentration at level 2 (80.9%). These findings indicate that the textbook content is well-aligned with the intended stages of language learning.
Copyright (c) 2025 Yulia Meiceria; Lily Thamrin; Yoanna Afrimonika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
An Analysis of Blooket Performance in Intermediate Mandarin Reading Course
This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using a Blooket as a gamified learning tool in an intermediate-level Mandarin reading class. Using a descriptive quantitative approach based on User Experience (UX), additional data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and non-participatory observations. The findings reveal that the highest scores were seen in the stimulation and efficiency aspects, indicating that Blooket improves student motivation and facilitates a faster learning process. Conversely, the reliability aspect obtained the lowest score, primarily due to network instability and students’ inaccuracy in reading Chinese characters. Overall, Blooket demonstrates great potential as a foreign language learning tool. However, its implementation should be supported by a comprehensive pedagogical strategy to optimize the benefits of gamification and further develop learners’ language proficiency.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tiffany Qorie; Yogi Bagus Adhimas; Audrey Gabriella Titaley; Huiling Ren https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
War, Exile, and Cultural Resilience: Yu Dafu’s Sumatra Chinese Diaspora Experience
This study examines Yu Dafu’s Random Poems of War and Exile, composed during his wartime exile in Sumatra, to explore the experiences of the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia under the shadow of World War II. Through close reading and thematic analysis, the paper investigates how Yu’s poetry captures the physical and psychological trauma of war, the loneliness and alienation of life in a foreign land, deep attachments to homeland, and struggles of identity formation. It also highlights the role of intellectuals in preserving cultural traditions and exercising moral responsibility amid political turmoil. The findings suggest that Yu’s poetic work is not merely a personal record of exile but also a reflection of the collective hardships and spiritual state of the Chinese community in wartime Sumatra. By foregrounding themes of resilience and cultural survival, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the Chinese diaspora’s historical experiences and offers new perspectives for diaspora literature studies. While limited by its focus on a single text, this research lays the groundwork for future interdisciplinary investigations that integrate broader historical sources and narratives of diaspora.
Copyright (c) 2025 Alpin Gadman Markali https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Characters’ Efforts to Save Face in Zhao Xin’s Short Story 剃脑袋 Tì Nǎodai (Skull Shave)
The short story Skull Shave (剃脑袋 Tì Nǎodai) by Zhao Xin (2012) narrates the experience of the character “I”, an eight-year-old boy named Er Xiao, who fears having his hair shaved. The story focuses on the interactions among three main characters: Er Xiao, his father, and Uncle Qingshui, the barber, which closely relate to the concept of face, self-image, shame, prestige, and social honor in Chinese culture. This research aims to explore how these three characters attempt to save face and how their efforts impact their interactions, reflecting the social and cultural values of Chinese society. Using both intrinsic and extrinsic approaches, the analysis focuses on the characters’ actions, dialogues, and attitudes in the story, as well as the cultural significance of face in Chinese sociocultural contexts. The findings indicate that the characters’ efforts to maintain face affect their relationships and convey a moral message on the importance of preserving harmony in social relations. The story also highlights Zhao Xin’s perceptiveness in capturing rural life, particularly through a child’s perspective. Through its simple narrative, the short story is able to elevate the social and cultural realities of Chinese society into a literary work.
Copyright (c) 2025 Adeline Sondang Octavia; Nurni Wahyu Wuryandari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Visualized Analysis of Cultural Teaching in International Chinese Language Education: A Bibliometric Study Based on CiteSpace
Driven by the “Chinese culture going global” strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative, cultural instruction has increasingly become a crucial component of international Chinese language education. Based on 487 CSSCI and core journal articles from the CNKI database published between 2016 and 2025, this study employs CiteSpace 6.3.R1 to analyze the research hotspots and evolutionary paths of this field from the perspectives of keyword co-occurrence, clustering, burst detection, and author–institution collaboration. The findings reveal that the research focus in cultural teaching has shifted from “traditional cultural dissemination” to “intercultural integration,” with key hotspots centering on tea culture, Confucius Institutes, and professional degree programs. Collaborative networks show a growing trend toward clustering, and several keywords exhibit strong burst intensity and long duration, indicating sustained academic attention in this field. This study helps clarify the knowledge structure of cultural instruction and provides theoretical support and practical guidance for future topic development, paradigm construction, and pedagogical innovation.
international Chinese language education
International Chinese Language Education; Cultural Teaching; Bibliometric Analysis; CiteSpace; Research Hotspots.
Copyright (c) 2025 Sukma Tajuddin; Sukma; Asmuliyati Nahnu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Semantics and Evolution Mechanism of the Emerging Internet Catchphrase “X Men”
The catchphrase "X men" refers to a "faction" or its members composed of individuals who adore a particular entity, while simultaneously conveying the meaning of the loanword "amen" when used at the end of a sentence. Netizens employ "X men" to express their fervent enthusiasm for a given subject. The construction "X men" involves both the content and nature of "X" and "men," and its productivity has undergone significant modification, evolving from a monosemous to a polysemous expression. This series of semantic shifts is underpinned by cognitive operational mechanisms. Through the conceptual blending mechanism of radial development, the neologism "X men" emerges as a semantically coherent and functionally versatile structure, enabling its flexible application and subsequent proliferation in online discourse.
Copyright (c) 2025 Meng Lin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
From Tributary Ties to BRI Connectivity: Historical Continuity and Asymmetric Relation in China-Laos Cooperation
Laos-China relations have evolved for centuries, beginning with a tributary system that established economic and security interdependence. Although political ties were disrupted during the French colonial period and the Cold War, cross-border trade and social interactions persisted. Since the normalization of relations in the 1980s, cooperation has deepened and reached a new phase through the Laos-China High-Speed ​​Railway, a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Using a qualitative historical approach, this study examines how the Kunming-Vientiane High-Speed Railway illustrates the historical continuity and asymmetric nature of the bilateral relationship. The findings indicate that while the project enhances connectivity and supports Laos’s aspiration to become a ‘land-linked country’, it also reinforces China’s dominant position in financing, technology, and regional influence. Despite concerns about long-term dependency, the partnership remains mutually beneficial, demonstrating how BRI projects shape the dynamics between major and small states in Southeast Asia.
Copyright (c) 2025 Tania Adarani; Tuty Nur Mutia Muas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Sweet Offerings in Chinese Cultural Rituals in Jakarta
This article discusses sweets in Chinese traditional cultural rituals (consider to use traditional Chinese ritual). Ritual is very important because through a study of the rituals of a group, we can understand a religion. Religious action is primarily demonstrated in rituals. (add a line about why ritual is important for the Chinese life, and why did you discusses the offerings, instead of the ritual performance. Make it 2 or 3 sentence). Food is one of the centers of a ritual because food offerings is one of the pillars of Chinese culture. The research was conducted within a family in Jakarta and at the Toa Se Bio Temple in Jakarta. The research methodology used in this study is qualitative methods, with data collection through observation, interviews, documentation, and data analysis carried out in 2023. This article specifically discusses the meaning and function of sweets in three Chinese cultural rituals: the pre-wedding tradition (sangjit), the Chinese New Year ritual, and the the deity's birthday ceremony (sejit). The research results show that sweets in Chinese cultural rituals function as a means of communication to the gods and humans. Sweets also symbolize the hope that life will always be as sweet as the sweet offerings.
Copyright (c) 2025 Bravely Satrio Wibowo; C. Dewi Hartati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Comparative Analysis of “Mei Hua” and “Han Yu” Chinese Language Textbooks
The research title of this article is “A Comparative Analysis of “MeiHua” and “HanYu” Chinese Language Textbooks”. There are various types of Chinese Language Textbooks used by elementary school in Indonesia, two of which is “MeiHua” and “HanYu”. But not all the textbooks are completely suitable for Indonesian students, especially since Chinese is taught as a foreign language. In Chinese textbooks there are several important components, one of which is topic and vocabulary. Therefore, this study employs the literature review method and comparative analysis to examine and compare the topics and vocabulary found in the 'MeiHua' Volumes 1–6 and 'HanYu' Volumes 1–6 Chinese language textbooks, using the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education as a reference. Based on the result of the research, this article found that the similarities between the two textbooks lie in the topics that frequently appear, while the differences are seen in the scope and focus of the topics taught. In terms of vocabulary, although the amount of vocabulary in both textbooks does not meet certain standards, they are still suitable for the developmental process of learning Chinese at the elementary level. In addition, MeiHua has a more balanced vocabulary distribution and is in line with YCT Level 3 objectives, while Hanyu is more in line with the needs of overseas Chinese students and follows the primary school Chinese syllabus.
Copyright (c) 2025 Antonia Sintia; Ina; Yoanna Afrimonika https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Literature Analysis of Chinese as a Foreign Language Textbook Research in the Past 25 Years: A Visualization Analysis Based on CiteSpace
In recent years, with the continuous development of international Chinese education, the field of Chinese textbook research has shown a flourishing trend. Based on the CNKI database, this study employs Cite Space 6.3 R1 software to conduct a bibliometric analysis of literature on Chinese textbooks for foreign learners from 1999 to 2023. The study systematically examines publication volume, key authors, major institutions, research hot spots, and emerging trends. The findings indicate that Chinese textbook research has undergone four stages: the preliminary stage (1999-2005), steady growth stage (2006-2010), peak stage (2011-2018), and stabilization stage (2019-2023). Regarding research hot spots, topics such as textbook compilation, localization, principles of textbook design, and error analysis have gained significant academic attention. Furthermore, keyword clustering and burst word analysis reveal the evolutionary trends of Chinese textbook research, suggesting that future studies may focus more on personalized, intelligent, and multi modal textbook development. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the current state and development trends of Chinese textbook research and provides insights for future investigations.
Copyright (c) 2025 Binderiya Amarbayasgalan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Feng Shui and Theory of Place: Navigating Chinese Traditional Cosmology in Modern Ecology
This article is a theoretical review on Feng Shui in ecological discourse. Even though Feng Shui has always been about environmentalism, nature, and the harmonisation of humans with their environment, discussions of Feng Shui in the context of modern ecological science are relatively rare, or at least less popular. This is because Feng Shui, in modern and urban society, is treated more as pragmatic measures than ecological knowledge. This research aims to provide theoretical insights that engage Feng Shui in the discourse of ecology and modernity by grounding it in the theory of place put forward by Brian G. Cambel. The theory of place postulated that place holds a particular meaning for ethical commitment for human-nature living. There are three approaches to place: phenomenology, bioregionalism, and cultural geography. This research argues that these three approaches provide a paradigmatic grounding for the critical relevance of Feng Shui in modern ecology discourse, regardless of its non-scientific and superstitious reputation.
Copyright (c) 2025 Refan Aditya https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Brief Analysis of The Intertextuality of Mao Zedong's Strategic Issues in Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War in Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare
This study applies Kristeva's intertextual theory to compare two monumental works written by great Indonesian politicians: Mao Zedong's “Strategic Problems in The Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War” and A H. Nasution's “Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare”. Based on Kristiva's theory, this study explores how the book “Strategic Problems in The Anti-Japanese Guerrilla War” influenced A H. Nasution's by analyzing the cultural, geographical, and political differences between China and Indonesia. A H. Nasution wrote “Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare” and how General Soedirman led the masses in the guerrilla war against the Netherlands in 1948 under the influence of the book. These two books have had a great influence in the world military field so far, such as “Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare” which is still a must read in American military studies. Through the study of these two great works, not only can we understand Mao Zedong and A H. Nasution's profound thoughts have broadened his horizons, and he can also understand the spirit of empathy and the pain of being colonized at that time, as well as how they developed mature political systems and military theories under various controls and conditions of colonialis.
互文性、毛泽东游击战争、中印尼关系、“Fundamentals of Guerrilla Warfare”
Copyright (c) 2025 Woro Januarti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Teaching Design of “Construction-Chunk” for Chinese Comparative Sentences to Indonesian Adult Chinese Learners
Based on the analysis and teaching methods of “Construction-Chunk”, this paper designs a teaching plan for comparative sentences for Indonesian adult Chinese as a second language learners. The basic ideas are as follows: by comparing the “HSK Standard Course Level 2” and the survey interviews on Indonesian adult Chinese comparative sentences, the grammatical items of comparative sentences that need to be studied are determined; the errors are analyzed in connection with the characteristics of the two aspects of teaching, and the problems that need to be solved in this teaching design are determined; then, according to the analysis and teaching methods of “Construction-Chunk”, and referring to the adult second language acquisition theory, the teaching design of Chinese comparative sentences for Indonesian students is carried out. Through qualitative research, the characteristics of the “Construction-Chunk” teaching method are reflected in the Chinese teaching design, which is conducive to reducing word order errors when learning such comparative sentences for Indonesian adult Chinese second language learners, and developing a new method of learning Chinese.
Indonesian Adult Second Language Learners
Copyright (c) 2025 Stephanie Phanata; DING Anqi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Depiction of Loneliness Consciousness in Biancheng
In modern Chinese literature, Shen Congwen's representative work, Biancheng (Border City), is a very important work. This short story is inspired by Xiangxi and tells the emotional stories between several characters. It unfolds from the harmony between humans and nature, reflecting the loneliness of characters and the natural environment - not only from the author Shen himself, but also from his pursuit of idealized life forms and his display of the authenticity of life forms. So, how does Biancheng describe feelings of loneliness? What are the descriptions and characteristics of loneliness in Biancheng? What are the reasons behind describing loneliness? What is the writing value of depicting loneliness? This article will mainly use literature analysis method and comparative method, combined with concepts, theories, and methods in the field of thematic studies, to qualitative study these issues and attempt to provide a reasonable and feasible explanation. This study not only benefits the further development of Shen Congwen's research, but also inspires people to rethink the depiction of consciousness and its relationship with literary writing.
Copyright (c) 2025 Zhang Yi; Feng Xingli https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Study on International Chinese Language Communication in Indonesia Mainstream Media
This paper investigates the representation of the Chinese language in three prominent Indonesian media outlets Kompas, Metro News, and Kumparan by analyzing reports from the period 2020-2023, with “Bahasa Mandarin” (Chinese language) as the primary keyword. The study employs a corpus-assisted discourse analysis methodology, incorporating the conceptual framework of semantic prosody to examine how the international dissemination of the Chinese language is portrayed in Indonesian media. By conducting a two-tier analysis, this research uncovers how the Chinese language is spreading in Indonesia through media discourse, with a particular focus on sentiment analysis based on statistical text analysis and media report corpora. Furthermore, this research sheds light on the broader dynamics of international Chinese language communication, offering insights into the role of the media in shaping public perceptions of the Chinese language. It also contributes to understanding the Chinese language's evolving position and dissemination strategies within Indonesia’s social and cultural landscape.
International Chinese Language Communication
Copyright (c) 2024 Zhang Yu; Irvan Aditya Tela https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Study on The Semantics of Opposite Compounds in Modern Chinese
In modern Chinese, many words are composed of a pair of morphemes with opposite meanings, such as "左右(left and right)", "褒贬(commendatory and derogatory)", which constitutes an important phenomenon in the field of lexicology. Although the number of opposite compounds is limited, the study of their lexicalization process and cognitive mechanism is of great significance for expanding the research results of modern Chinese lexicology. In addition, the application of opposite compounds in teaching, especially in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, poses challenges and needs to be further studied. In this study, the opposite compounds in the Modern Chinese Dictionary (7th edition) were investigated. According to the relationship between word meaning and morpheme meaning, 260 opposite compounds were divided into three categories: "word meaning = morpheme meaning", "word meaning > morpheme meaning" and "word meaning ≠ morpheme meaning". By analyzing word frequency in a corpus, this study explored the correlation between semantic integration and frequency of opposite compounds. The significance of this work lies in enriching the corpus resources for studying antonymic compounds, solving issues related to meaning and morpheme classification, which enhances existing research and deepens its content. Additionally, it provides pedagogical guidance for teaching Chinese as a second language, aiding learners in mastering antonymic compounds more easily.
Copyright (c) 2024 Huo Xingyu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Construction and Application of Smart Teaching Model for Speaking in International Chinese Language Education
In the era of information technology transformation, education requires a digital transformation to meet the diverse learning needs of learners and to cultivate their digital competencies. International Chinese Smart Education is a crucial strategic initiative for advancing the digital transformation of education. There is an urgent need to develop effective teaching models to serve as a bridge between the theory of smart education and teaching practice. This study attempts to integrate the concepts of smart education with a Chinese oral language teaching model, leveraging educational technology to support both students' self-directed learning and teachers' instructional activities. A "three-stage, five-step" smart teaching model for oral language was constructed and applied in three rounds of practice. The survey indicates that this model significantly increased the speaking rate and total speaking time in oral classes. The effect of peer collaboration on learning was found to be nearly as effective as teacher-led instruction. There was a noticeable delay effect in the acquisition of written language and complex language structures, and learners' abilities to use interactive and discourse strategies were improved. However, the model also faced challenges in practice, such as increasing the burden on teachers for lesson preparation and widening the gap in skill levels among learners.
Copyright (c) 2024 Chen Wenjing; Chen Xujing https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
An Evaluation of The Compilation of a Country-Specific Mandarin Textbook: Tourism and Hotel Management for Special Purposes
Driven by the “One Belt One Road Initiative”, Malaysia has a huge Chinese tourist market. In cultivating non-native Chinese to provide tourism and hotel services for Chinese tourists, does Malaysian country-specific "Mandarin Textbook: Tourism and Hotel Management for Special Purposes" meet the writing principle of Mandarin as a foreign language? This article evaluates and analyzes this teaching material based on three major principles, namely pertinence, practicality and scientificity. This article basically uses literature research method and comparative method to explore the global country-specific tourism Mandarin textbooks and related research, and compares and discusses with the Malaysian Mandarin Textbook. The findings show that this teaching material demonstrates its practicality: (1) It brings out the phenomenon of multi-racial and multi-cultural Malaysia; (2) It highlights the characteristics of tourist attractions in West and East Malaysia; (3) It shows the unique culture of Malaysia. However, the pertinence of this textbook has shortcomings. Although this textbook includes the role of local tour guide, the text repeatedly arranges the tour guide to travel as a tourist. In addition, the scientificity of this textbook needs to be strengthened. The compilation of the textbooks was mainly based on the writers’ years of teaching experience and reference to China's tourism Chinese textbooks. This article recommends that future textbooks need to be compiled based on learner needs analysis to improve the scientificity of the textbooks. Relevant content and vocabulary should be selected based on related corpora or published vocabulary lists to enhance the practicality of the teaching materials.
Copyright (c) 2024 Low Hiang Loon https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Demand for Chinese + Talent Training: A Case Study of Chinese Language Program at Universitas Sebelas Maret
The Belt and Road Initiative has brought chances for International Chinese Language Education in the new era and has had a positive impact on the progress of Chinese language education in countries along the route, increasing the demand for “Chinese +” talent training in various fields, such as industry, trade and economy. Due to the different economic and industrial structures and development levels of various countries, the status and degree of dissemination of Chinese also vary, and the demand for “Chinese +” talents in various countries has national characteristics. Therefore, in addition to fully considering the teaching needs and market demand factors, we must also broaden the needs of Indonesian students and cultivate diversified “Chinese +” talents. From the angle of Indonesian students, what are the needs for “Chinese +” talent training in order to address the lack of translation skills in the industrial, trade and business sectors? The article uses questionnaires and interviews to investigate the personal information of Indonesian students, market demand in Indonesia, Chinese teaching conditions, and professional Chinese proficiency requirements, and proposes a talent training model for Indonesian students, aiming to provide a reference for promoting International Chinese Language Education in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Copyright (c) 2024 Stephanie Phanata https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Visual Analysis of Research Status and Trends of Motivational Factors in Second Language Acquisition
In order to more intuitively analyze the research status and research trends of motivational factors in second language acquisition, this paper summarizes and combs through all the relevant articles included in the CNKI database from 2009-2024 with the help of the Citespace tool, and analyzes the number of articles, research hotspots, and research trends in the field through keyword co-occurrence, cluster analysis, keyword time-zone diagrams, and other visualization methods. It is found that (1) the number of articles published on motivational factors in second language acquisition is generally cyclical, with fluctuations, but overall the number of articles is relatively stable; (2) the research hotspots in this field are centered on the research hotspots of English language learning, dynamics, influencing factors, and online learning; and (3) since 2020, the study of international postures, changes in motivational dynamics and retrospectives is emerging as a new direction in the study of motivational factors.
Copyright (c) 2024 Li Xiangning https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
How does The Chinese Language Program at Carthage University’s Higher Language Institute of Tunis in Tunisia use the 5C Method to Provide a Multi-Faceted Chinese Language Education for Tunisian Students?
To create standards for foreign language instruction in grades K–12, a coalition of four national language organizations—the Council on Foreign Language Teaching in the United States, the Association of French Teachers in the United States, the Association of German Teachers in the United States, and the Association of Spanish and Portuguese Teachers in the United States—was granted funding in 1993. To define content standards for foreign language education, an eleven-member task force representing various languages, program models, levels of instruction, and geographic areas was assigned. The task force disseminated its findings to the general public and the larger profession at every stage of its formation. The resulting document, which defines and defines the role of education, represents an unprecedented agreement among educators, business leaders, the government, and the community. As a multicultural country, the People's Republic of Tunisia began Chinese language education in the 1970s and offered a three-year undergraduate program in Chinese language at Carthage University’s Higher Language Institute of Tunis in Tunisia. The teachers in this major include locals, non-locals, and Chinese. All the teachers have designed a teaching plan together that can provide students with various aspects of Chinese language education. Since Chinese language teaching for said students is a base education process (meaning most of the students do not have a prior Chinese language education), this article will use the 5C plan for Chinese language learning goals in primary and secondary schools across the United States to separately define the content and objectives of this teaching plan, therefore highlighting it’s strengths and potential weaknesses to help better the Chinese education in Tunisia, aiding in the deepening of Sino-Tunisian relations.
Copyright (c) 2025 Lynda Ben Hazem https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Research on The Teaching Mode of ASEAN Chinese for Cross-Border E-Commerce Under The Concept of Chinese+
Chinese for E-commerce is an emerging programme of cross-fertilization of language and skills under the concept of ‘Chinese+’. In recent years, some colleges and universities between China and ASEAN countries have carried out cooperation and exchanges on ‘Chinese for Cross-border E-commerce’, which has a huge potential for teaching and learning market demand. Based on the current trend of cooperation, this study finds that the current programme lacks micro teaching design research and has not formed a systematic curriculum system. Therefore, this study follows the principle of ‘practicability’, uses the research method of ‘demand orientation’, and proposes ‘drawing on the experimental teaching method’, ‘constructing Participation, Integration, Creation’ curriculum model, ’Developing a thematic unit teaching programme for e-commerce. ‘The idea suggests to develop a teaching content framework with the theme of e-commerce Chinese language and analyse and sort out its main implementation links. The teaching model fits the real demand of ‘cross-level e-commerce Chinese’ with strong practical applicability, and can provide useful references for micro teaching materials such as syllabus objectives, theme contents and design programmes of the course.
Copyright (c) 2024 Li Xiao Yuan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
A Comparative Study of Chinese-Thai Speech Act of Request: A Case Study of Campus Scenarios
A request is a common speech act in any language and is essential for successful communication. The study aims to compare the Chinese and Thai speech act of request in the campus scenario. Using the oral discourse completion test method, it examines the characteristics of request speech acts among 20 native Chinese speakers and 20 native Thai speakers. It focuses on analyzing the use of the initial action language in the request speech act, and the use of internal and external modifiers in the central action language. According to the research, it was found that although these two languages had some similarities in the implementation of the speech act of request, there were differences in many aspects and both had their own characteristics. This study argued that this difference was closely related to the Chinese and Thai socio-cultural characteristics.
Copyright (c) 2024 Noramon Sapermsup https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Comparative Analysis of Emotional and Psychological Degree Expression Between Chinese and Thai Taking “得”and “/tɕon/” Sentences as an Example
Each language has its own unique characteristics of degree expression. Whether expressing positive or negative feelings, these can be conveyed through language. Words involving emotional categories such as joy, anger, sorrow, and fear are particularly embodied in emotional-psychological verbs and emotional-psychological adjectives. This paper aims to investigate the expression of emotional-psychological degree in Chinese and Thai, focusing on the use of 'de' in Chinese and 'จน' (/ton/) in Thai as auxiliary markers in sentences. The study finds that the characteristics of emotional-psychological degree in both languages cover four aspects: first, the concrete and abstract expression of abnormal degree; second, the degree expression of metaphor; third, the degree expression of specific behavior; and fourth, the degree expression of extreme emotions. Thai is more inclined to use specific actions and metaphors, while Chinese primarily uses extreme emotions and metaphors. The common points of degree expression in the two languages revolve around the content of abnormal expressions.
Copyright (c) 2024 Nawanan Woraditnitiwaraatorn https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
The Application and Challenge of Chinese Folk Literature in International Chinese Language Education Under The Background of The Belt and Road Initiative
With the promotion of the "Belt and Road" initiative, the importance and urgency of the transition from language teaching to culture teaching in international Chinese language education has become more and more prominent. The purpose of this paper is to explore the application value and practical challenges of Chinese folklore in international Chinese language education. Through reviewing, combing and integrating and analyzing the literature, we point out the role of Chinese folklore in international Chinese language education, as well as its problems and possible solutions in practice, on the basis of the definitions, classifications and characteristics of folklore. It is found that Chinese folklore has unique value in enhancing language skills, spreading Chinese culture, and innovating teaching methods, but in concrete practice, it is necessary to fully examine the cultural taboos among different countries and ethnic groups, develop more targeted teaching materials, and do a good job in teacher training and classroom design.
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The Dragon in The Lion’s Nest: Confucianism Under The Colonial Legal System
This article aims to reveal the position and status of Confucianism under the colonial legal system in the Dutch East Indies. By explaining this status, this article not only provides an explanation of the religion as a legal entity but also the limitations of its rights and obligations, including ownership rights over land used for its liturgical and social activities. For that, with a temporal scope of the colonial era, the method used to construct it is the historical method combined with the methodology of legal science. Through a combination of the two, it is hoped that this paper will be useful to provide explanations at least to the scholars from both disciplines. The data used in this research is colonial-era data, which consists of archival sources (especially manuscript) and contemporaneous information sources (old newspapers). The use of such data is based on the consideration that the information obtained has a high value of validity and legality and supports the objective judgements contained in the conclusions. The conclusion of this research is that there was a dualism within the colonial policy, between viewing Confucianism as a legitimate form of religion like other religions or making Confucianism an integral legal part of the Chinese community.
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Visual Rhetorical Analysis of Chinese International Communication Teaching on Instagram in The Digital Era: A Case Study of Silk Mandarin
Silk Mandarin (丝合汉语), as a Chinese language teaching organization, exemplifies the growing global interest in Mandarin. By leveraging platforms such as Instagram, Silk Mandarin actively promotes and disseminates Chinese language education internationally through visual media, including images and short videos. This research aims to investigate the role of visual rhetoric in the international dissemination of Mandarin and to analyze the types of content that are most effective in promoting Chinese language education. To achieve this, a comprehensive analysis of visual rhetoric is conducted, employing content analysis and literature review. The findings indicate that the global promotion of Mandarin is primarily facilitated through educational, cultural, and tourism-related content, predominantly conveyed through visually engaging media. Notably, linguistic messages, coded iconographic messages, and uncoded iconographic messages emerge as the primary vehicles for dissemination. Furthermore, Silk Mandarin adeptly utilizes these three forms of visual semiotic messages as integral components of its marketing strategy. This multifaceted approach not only ignites the audience's interest in learning Mandarin but also significantly influences their perceptions, encouraging them to appreciate the allure of China through the lens of an alternative image presented by the medium.
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