New Concepts and New Paradigm in Foreign Language Education Studies
In the new era,Foreign Language Education Studies(FLES)should embrace new development concepts and a new development paradigm.While the FLES discipline remains inconclusive internationally,it has been officially recognized in China as a second-tier discipline under"Foreign Languages and Literatures"to cater to the needs of national foreign language competence improvement,exerting significant influence within the field of foreign languages.This recognition provides nearly 1.7 million foreign language teachers in primary,middle,and high schools,as well as universities across the country,with a disciplinary identity and status that anchors their professional lives.The question of how to leverage this momentum to generate new ideas,open up new vistas,and usher in the future of foreign language education in China is a new mission and responsibility for our foreign language community.We need to delve deeply into its essence and autonomously create FLES that genuinely aligns with China's national conditions,educational realities,and student needs,thereby nurturing outstanding foreign language talents.It is obligatory for us to remain true to our original aspirations,be present in the moment,and educate for the future,reinforcing the notion that"teaching ends with skills,but education permeates the soul."In doing so,we can create a more efficient paradigm for fostering high-quality foreign language talents for our country.
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