Functional Analysis of the National Language in Forging the Consciousness of Community for Chinese Nation——Taking the Theme of the National Putonghua Promotion Week as an Example
The national common language plays an important role in promoting interaction,communication and integration among ethnic groups and in shaping the national identity of citizens.The National Putonghua Promotion Week established since 1998(referred to as Putonghua Week in the text)is one of China's effective measures to popularize and promote the national common language.The themes of the Putonghua Week over years have been distinct and profound,and the themes can be classified as promoting the standardization of the language and writing system,passing on the excellent traditional culture,focusing on the national development strategy,etc.,and these classifications reflect the cultural and social changes and the significance and value of the national common language in the action of forging the consciousness of community for Chinese nation.The national common language not only promotes cultural heritage and communication,but also enhances citizens'sense of national identity.The theme of Putonghua Week is a general expression of the multiple functions.By carrying out a categorized analysis of the themes of Putonghua Week,it helps us to better perceive and promote the popularization of the national common language,and to better serve the construction of the Chinese national community.
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