English and Chinese as a foreign language at institutional level in Pakistan: Teaching methods and Strategies

Ilyas, Aisha; Tahir, Arslan; Tagga, Muhammad Ismail

doi:10.52700/ijlc.v2i1.27

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“…They interpreted student's varying attitudes to the execution of the policy. In another research, Ilyas et al [48] highlighted CPEC as a driving force behind CL learning and promotion in Pakistan, emphasizing the employment opportunities for CL experts in CPEC projects [49]. Their research focused on the strategies adopted by CL instructors, but it did not explore the perception of CL learners.…”

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Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Chinese Language Learning in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan: Exploring the Role of CPEC

Iftikhar,

Li,

Jiangyu

et al. 2024

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and Confucius Institutes in Pakistan encourage Chinese language (CL) learning for education, jobs, and other activities. The study explores CL learners’ attitudes, obstacles, and motivations in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan, and the CPEC’s role in promoting CL education. The research uses a mixed-methods approach to obtain quantitative and qualitative data. The data collection comprised a 5-point Likert scale study with 19 closed-ended and two open-ended questions. Results suggest that both provinces’ students favor CL learning. However, the Mann–Whitney U test indicates Sindh learners’ perspectives, and motivations differ significantly. They generally support CL learning but express concerns about their local language and culture, leading to resistance against foreign language influence in their province. The study illuminates’ student attitudes, obstacles, and motivations in Punjab and Sindh CL learning. The research also explores the potential impact of CPEC on CL education and identifies postproficiency opportunities for learners. These findings influence educational policymakers, language educators, and stakeholders in Pakistan to encourage CL learning. Ultimately, the research is aimed at enhancing CL education in Pakistan, enabling learners to benefit from language proficiency in the context of growing socioeconomic ties between Pakistan and China.

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Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Chinese Language Learning in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan: Exploring the Role of CPEC

Iftikhar,

Li,

Jiangyu

et al. 2024

New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development

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“…Language teaching required special teaching skills with a command of language phenetic and grammar of both languages. Volunteers who are currently major teaching staff are not well trained and have insufficient knowledge of Urdu grammar (Ilyas et al, 2021). This problem is now partially solved with the induction of Pakistani faculty with high Chinese language skills and education.…”

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“…However, the scope of this study was only limited to Sindh province. The problems faced by teachers in Pakistani higher institutes in teacher Chinese and their probable solution was addressed by Ilyas, Tahir, and Tagga (2021) which was further elaborated by Azeem, Naveed, and Jabbar (2022). Both authors agreed that the teaching of Chinese langue in English dominating environment needs huge efforts and human investment.…”

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Current Scenario and Perspective of Teaching Chinese at Confucius Institutes in Pakistan

Hanif

2023

Pak. J. Humanit. Soc. Sci

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Due to the progressive economic development and open-up policy along with the “one belt one road” initiative, the trend of learning Chinese is increasing throughout the developing world. The long-lasting China-Pakistan friendship and the initiation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor illuminated the future job market for Chinese-Urdu translators. This scenario urged Pakistani youth to learn the Chinese language at large. This increasing thrust for Chinese learning was contented with the establishment of various Confucius Institutes (CI) and Confucius classrooms in several universities. Confucius Institute at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) is the pioneer institute which was established in 2005 followed by many others. Currently, 5 Confucius institutes have been established at the University of Punjab, Agricultural University Faisalabad, Karachi University, and Sargodha University besides NUML. In addition, various short courses have also been started in various vocational training institutes (VTI) established under technical and vocational training authorities to serve as secondary-level Chinese teaching centers. Currently, 94 centers are being operated all over Pakistan to provide better opportunities for Chinese language learning in remote areas. In this article, we have concisely compiled the data of major Confucius institutes, and their potential to provide Chinese learning opportunities with statistical analyses of Chinese learners for HSK, HSKK, and YCT programs with critical trend discussion. Results elucidated that the trend of Chinese learning was continuously increasing till 2018 then declined. The reasons for this decline, their possible solutions, and the future of teaching Chinese in Pakistan has been discussed which will help with scenario analyses and perspectives.

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“…This study aims to determine how much the mother tongue of students studying English as a compulsory subject influenced their English writing capacity. Pakistani pupils study English in schools due to its academic and formal aspects as well as for their different purposes and needs (Ilyas, Tahir & Tagga, 2021). It's mainly significant among middle-school students who are in critical period for language development and academic literacy.…”

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Influence of Mother Tongue on Development of L2 Writing Skills Among Middle-School Students

Mushtaq,

Haider,

Hassan

2023

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Learning another language which is crucial for academic and professional purposes has been an important focus of research. While learning second language, certain forces related to the language affect this process. One of those forces is the interest of this study. Thus, current study investigates how the mother tongue affects students writing abilities, who are taking English as a compulsory subject in middle school whose native languages are Urdu and Punjabi. Without language, education process in classroom would not be possible. Students experience difficulties in native language when speaking and writing English due to interference. Current research focuses on influence of mother tongue on Pakistani pupils' development of writing skills while studying English as compulsory subject in the classroom. A random sample of 50 pupils in grades 6, 7, & 8 aged amid 11-14 years was chosen from 3 schools, all speaking Urdu & Punjabi as their mother tongues. The Contrastive Analysis Model developed by Robert Lado (1957), proposed by Ellis (1985) was used to analyse data. Results reveal that errors in word order, grammar, & spelling were caused by L1's interference in pupils' writing in target language. Findings suggest that teachers should do the need analysis of the students at beginning of sessions with help of relevant and appropriate tools.

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English and Chinese as a foreign language at institutional level in Pakistan: Teaching methods and Strategies

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Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Chinese Language Learning in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan: Exploring the Role of CPEC

Perceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities of Chinese Language Learning in Punjab and Sindh, Pakistan: Exploring the Role of CPEC

Current Scenario and Perspective of Teaching Chinese at Confucius Institutes in Pakistan

Influence of Mother Tongue on Development of L2 Writing Skills Among Middle-School Students

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