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Foreign Language Education for Sustainable Development in China: A Case Study of German Language Education

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  • Nannan Ge

    (School of German Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing 100089, China)

  • Enuo Wang

    (German Department, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China)

  • Yuan Li

    (Institute of German Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China)

Abstract

Sustainable development is a widely discussed topic. English language education plays the dominant role in China, but the education of languages other than English (LOTEs) is more important for sustainable development. Based on a case study of German language education, this paper draws SWOT analysis to discuss the current foreign language education in China associated with sustainable development. We find that there are four current trends in the sustainable development of foreign language education in China: promotion of sustainable multilingual education, cultivation of sustainable citizens, integration of cultural values for sustainable development and digitalization for sustainable foreign language education. There are also challenges and new perspectives. A rational and systematic policy of multilingualism should be planned. In order to cultivate sustainable citizens who are able to respond to various global problems, the curricula, teaching materials and examinations for LOTE teaching at secondary schools and universities should be co-designed to work with each other. In order to integrate cultural values effectively, more suitable teaching materials should be developed and published, and teachers need to be trained for practicing these contents in class. Digitization in teaching, research and learning should be promoted.

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  • Nannan Ge & Enuo Wang & Yuan Li, 2023. "Foreign Language Education for Sustainable Development in China: A Case Study of German Language Education," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-15, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:8:p:6340-:d:1117919
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    1. Uzma Khan & Huili Wang & Ishraq Ali, 2021. "A Sustainable Community of Shared Future for Mankind: Origin, Evolution and Philosophical Foundation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(16), pages 1-12, August.
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