大国语言战略:新时代外语教育的挑战与变革  

China's language strategy:Challenges and transformations in foreign language education in the New Era

作　　者：杨丹 YANG Dan(Office of the President,Bejing Foreign Studies University,Bejing 100089,China)

机构地区：[1]北京外国语大学校长办公室,北京市100089

出　　处：《外语教学与研究》2024年第1期3-11,158,共10页Foreign Language Teaching and Research

摘　　要：大国语言战略是国家战略的重要组成部分,是提升国家综合竞争力的重要因素,外语在其中扮演至关重要的角色。面对世界之变、时代之变、技术之变,本文结合经济学的分析框架,深入剖析我国外语教育面临的挑战与变革,提出五大建议:1)从需求侧考虑,必须推动外语教育从“为考而学”向“为用而学”转变;2)从供给侧视角,外语教育应从标准化培养模式向更加个性化和灵活的学习模式转变;3)从市场需求出发,外语教育需从单一的语言教育扩展至提供全面的语言服务;4)从战略层面,将语言教育作为提升国家软实力的重要手段;5)从大学使命出发,外语类高校需重新定义其战略价值,致力于培养具有家国情怀、全球视野、专业本领的复合型人才。文章最后介绍了北京外国语大学面向2050年的发展战略。该战略紧密贴合中国式现代化建设战略需求,以全球语言、全球文化、全球治理为三大战略支柱,建设致力于全球文明交流的世界一流大学。This study explores the critical role of language strategy within the broader national strategies of major powers,emphasizing its significance in augmenting comprehensive national competitiveness.Addressing the rapid changes in global dynamics,societal shifts,and technological advancements,this paper,integrating an economic analytical framework,delves into the challenges and transformations facing foreign language education in China and proposes five major recommendations:1)Transitioning foreign language education from exam-oriented to applicationoriented learning,responding to evolving demand-side needs;2)Shifting from a one-size-fitsall instruction model to a more personalized and flexible education paradigm,addressing supplyside requirements;3)Broadening the scope of foreign language education beyond mere language education to encompass comprehensive language services,meeting market demands;4)Utilizing language education as a strategic instrument for fostering national soft power;5)Encouraging foreign language institutions to refine their strategic mission,with a focus on cultivating interdisciplinary talents with patriotism,international perspective and professionalism.Additionally,this article highlights Beijing Foreign Studies University's visionary development strategy leading up to 2050.This strategy closely aligns with China's modernization goals,with global language,culture,and governance as its three strategic pillars,striving to build a world-class institution that champions the exchange of global civilization.

关 键 词：国家语言战略 外语教育 挑战与变革 经济学分析 

分 类 号：H09[语言文字—语言学]