English major education in China: a chronological analysis

• Min Li ^[1] ; Xuhui Hu ^[2]
  1. [1] Nankai University

     Nankai University

     China

     
  2. [2] Peking University

     Peking University

     China

     
• Localización: Onomázein: Revista de lingüística, filología y traducción de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ISSN 0718-5758, ISSN-e 0717-1285, Nº. Extra 9, 2021 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Didáctica de lenguas extranjeras en China: situación actual y perspectivas para el futuro), págs. 70-87
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper offers an overview over the development of China’s English major in higher educational institutions since 1977 in different stages: the restoration period (1977-1986), developing period (1987-1997), prosperity period (1998-2009), and adjustment period (2010-present).

    The problems and controversy over this major are also introduced and analysed. Overall, this paper aims to inform readers of the recent history and current situation of the English major in Chinese universities, which might also shed light on the studies of the language related programs in universities in general.