DEFINING THE DEVELOPMENT PATH FOR THE BACHELOR OF CHINESE IN THE NEW ERA: A CASE STUDY OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM AT HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
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Abstract
With the rapid growth of China’s economy and the increasingly close relationship between Vietnam and China, more and more students have selected to study the Chinese language recently. This trend presents both opportunities and challenges for individuals and universities offering Chinese Language education. As a reputable university offering a Chinese language program in southern Vietnam, the Department of Chinese Language at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education faces a unique but demanding situation. The challenge of designing both a practical and scientifically grounded curriculum that prepares students for the job market has been extensively discussed. This paper, grounded in the theory of curriculum development and talent cultivation, examines the current state of the Department and suggests the future direction for the program. It argues that a professional skills-oriented approach to Chinese language education will be crucial. Key success factors include clearly defining educational goals, optimizing the teaching staff, establishing a professionally focused Chinese language curriculum, and increasing practical courses.
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Chinese language, curriculum design, future directions, the Department of Chinese at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
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