Perspectives and Trends in Foreign Language Policies in China

The Case of Portuguese

Bibliographic Data

ID11154685
AuthorsJúlio Reis Jatobá (0000-0001-5669-8119, University of Macau, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume29
Issue3
Publication date2024-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueÍkala Revista de Lenguaje y Cultura (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0123-3432 • E-ISSN: 2145-566X
PublisherUniversidad de Antioquia (PUBLISHER • CO)
DOI10.17533/udea.ikala.356580
OpenAlexW4403830360
LanguageEN
References cited16

This case study aims to provide a review of language policies pertaining to foreign language teaching in China through the lens of China's geopolitical position and its self-perception as one of the leaders and most active actors in developing South-South cooperation. From an initial study of 127 academic materials, documents, and news articles containing explicit or implicit references to policies, initiatives, or proposals related to the development and planning of less commonly taught foreign languages —Portuguese among them— at the tertiary level, 35 sources were selected for further analysis of the relationship between foreign language education and China’s foreign policy. These sources shed light on the multifaceted nature of language policies in China, particularly in relation to foreign language teaching. Ultimately, this analysis seeks to identify patterns, developments, and implications for China's foreign language instruction approach

China · Foreign language · Linguistics · Political science · Portuguese · China's Global Influence and Migration · Migration, Racism, and Human Rights · Multilingual Education and Policy · Philosophy

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