What is the employment prospect of teaching Chinese as a foreign language?

Teaching Chinese as a foreign language is an applied subject and an interdisciplinary subject, so its curriculum is different from that of Chinese philology in general universities.

In terms of curriculum, it has the following characteristics:

First, highlight the curriculum characteristics of this major. Generally, undergraduate courses in this major include modern Chinese, introduction to linguistics, ancient Chinese, philology, phonetics, lexicology of modern Chinese, introduction to second language teaching, general psychology, educational psychology, classroom teaching methods of Chinese as a foreign language, and series of special topics on teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

Second, pay full attention to the status of English courses. Chinese as a foreign language major is foreign language enrollment, so students' foreign language level is very high, and more attention is paid to the cultivation of students' listening, speaking, reading and writing ability in foreign language teaching.

Third, pay attention to the cultivation of literary and cultural literacy. As we all know, after foreign students reach a certain level of Chinese, their excitement will turn to the cultural content behind the language. Therefore, students majoring in Chinese as a foreign language need to study the history of ancient Chinese literature, the history of modern and contemporary literature in China, the history of foreign literature, the outline of China's cultural history and the history of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.

What is the core competence of Chinese language and literature major?

It is undeniable that many contemporary writers in China do have academic experience and professional background in Chinese Department, but they cannot be equated. Writing ability is the most basic quality of graduates majoring in Chinese language and literature. Writing ability includes word processing ability and writing ability. For example, as an editor, what you need is word processing ability. As a reporter, what you need is the ability to write. But the teaching purpose of Chinese language and literature specialty is not limited to this. It aims at offering a series of basic courses of language and literature to students, aiming at enabling students to have a solid theoretical foundation of language and literature and good writing ability. After graduation, I can engage in editing, writing, corporate propaganda, copywriting, teachers and other work closely related to the professional foundation, especially writing skills, in cultural research units such as press and publication, literature propaganda, teaching and scientific research. This is the real training goal and employment direction of the Chinese Department.

What will you do after graduation?

The employment prospects of graduates majoring in Chinese as a foreign language are very broad;

First of all, you can teach Chinese as a foreign language in universities or institutions that teach and train Chinese as a foreign language. At present, the shortage of international Chinese teachers corresponds to the worldwide Chinese fever. At present, the number of people studying Chinese abroad has exceeded 30 million. Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines and other neighboring countries are in urgent need of Chinese teachers. Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and other western developed countries also have more and more people who want to learn Chinese. These strong demands for Chinese learning are rare opportunities for professionals engaged in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.

The second is to engage in foreign exchanges. Take the graduates of northern languages as an example. In recent years, many graduates have entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Culture to engage in international exchanges and cooperation.

The third is to enter foreign-funded enterprises to engage in secretarial work.

The fourth is to engage in news editing, translation and literary creation in news media, publishing units, cultural management and other departments.

Fifth, study abroad as a teacher of Chinese as a foreign language;

For the vast number of international students and immigrants, teaching Chinese as a foreign language not only extends the professional ability, but also broadens the employment field, which is undoubtedly the best choice for work-study programs and full-time jobs abroad. At present, in the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other countries, the demand for teachers of Chinese as a foreign language is in short supply. Teaching Chinese as a foreign language has become an enviable high-income occupation for overseas work, study and immigration, and has become the first platinum occupation for Chinese to survive overseas.

The sixth is to engage in other foreign-related industries.