The Tungwen College,established amidst the frequent invasions and threats of imperialist powers during the mid-19th century Qing Dynasty,marked a pivotal moment in China's modern foreign language education.As the country's first modern foreign language school,it aimed to eliminate linguistic barriers in foreign affairs and promote national prosperity by acquiring linguistic and scientific-cultural knowledge from the West.Over its 40-year teaching tenure,the College innovated in management and teaching methods,catering to the diverse demands for talents of Westernization Movement.It fostered numerous leaders in diplomacy,military,politics,and educa-tion who shaped the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China.The Tungwen College's significant contributions to foreign language education and modern western studies have established it as a milestone in contemporary Chi-nese education,with its educational goals and contents remaining relevant and influential in modern foreign lan-guage pedagogy.
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京师同文馆/洋务运动/新式学堂
Key words
Tungwen College/Westernization Movement/modern school
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