Area Studies in the Discipline of Foreign Languages and Literatures:A Humanistic Perspective and Its Significance
Area studies is an interdisciplinary field that requires a profound understanding of the social,historical,cultural,and national aspects of target countries or areas.Such humanistic knowledge provides essential grounding for applied and policy-oriented research.This paper argues that the discipline of foreign languages and literatures,as an integral part of humanistic studies in China,plays a unique role in constructing a comprehensive knowledge system about foreign countries and regions.Its true essence extends beyond mere linguistic proficiency.By employing their multilingual skills to access and analyze primary sources,the scholars of foreign languages and literatures can contribute valuable insights into humanistic issues in target countries or areas,aligning with the goals and functions of area studies and building upon existing research in foreign languages,literatures,and cultures.Their contributions form an interconnected network of scholarship within area studies,creating a"concentric circle"where each discipline excels in its specific domain while providing support to related fields such as world history,international relations,sociology,and economics.
discipline of foreign languages and literaturesarea studiesknowledge systemhumanistic perspective
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