IJLLL 2024 Vol.10(5): 395-400
DOI: 10.18178/IJLLL.2024.10.5.550
Multilingualism in Education: The Case of Foreign Language Teaching in China
Jing Han 1
and
Junkai Li 2,3
1.
School of Foreign Languages, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China
2.
Tianjin University, China
3.
Laboratory UR3476 Crem, Université de Lorraine, France
Email: hanjingtianjindaxue@gmail.com (J.H.); 216130@tju.edu.cn (J.K.L.)
*Corresponding author
Manuscript received June 14, 2024; revised July 8, 2024; accepted August 13, 2024; published September 12, 2024.
Abstract—The article presents a concise analysis of multilingualism in education with a particular emphasis on China. It explores the implications and advantages of multilingualism in educational contexts, along with effective strategies for its implementation. A brief examination of multilingualism practices reveals that countries such as Singapore, the USA and China are officially recognized as multilingual nations. Notably, Singapore has demonstrated notable success in promoting multilingualism through its educational practices. The advantages of incorporating multilingualism in education encompass fostering cultural awareness and appreciation, enhancing academic and educational value, stimulating creativity, facilitating social integration, and promoting the integration of critical languages in education.
Keywords—multilingualism, education, China, school teaching
Cite: Jing Han and Junkai Li, "Multilingualism in Education: The Case of Foreign Language Teaching in China,"
International Journal of Languages, Literature and Linguistics, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 395-400, 2024.
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