Portrayal of the National Identity in Chinese Language Textbooks

Autor/inn/en	Lee, Dong Bae; Wang, Qunyi
Titel	Portrayal of the National Identity in Chinese Language Textbooks
Quelle	In: Journal of Curriculum Studies, 55 (2023) 2, S.187-202 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-0272
DOI	10.1080/00220272.2023.2181672
Schlagwörter	Grammar; Chinese; Self Concept; Nationalism; Asians; Textbooks; Content Analysis; Patriotism; History; Political Attitudes; Social Systems; Ethnocentrism; Ethnic Groups; Minority Groups; Foreign Countries; Native Language Instruction; Discourse Analysis; International Relations; China; Hong Kong; Macau; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Grammatik; China; Chinesen; Selbstkonzept; Nationalismus; Asian; Asiat; Asiatin; Asiaten; Asiate; Textbook; Text book; Schulbuch; Lehrbuch; Inhaltsanalyse; Patriotismus; Geschichte; Geschichtsdarstellung; Political attitude; Politische Einstellung; Social system; Soziales System; Ethnozentrismus; Ethnie; Ethnische Minderheit; Ausland; Native language education; Muttersprachlicher Unterricht; Diskursanalyse; Internationale Beziehungen; Hongkong
Abstract	This study applies CDA and story grammar analysis to investigate how Chinese language textbooks for primary schools foster Chinese national identity through their depiction of Chinese people struggling against foreign invaders. The analysis was conducted on 12 textbooks and the findings were based on stories featuring a range of ages, from children to soldiers and artists, who all displayed patriotic spirit and were willing to risk their lives for China. The textbooks also highlight China's past humiliation, such as the Nanjing Massacre and the loss of territories such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The authors of those textbooks seek to encourage the students' national identity by promoting a sense of patriotism, sacrifice, vigilance against foreign threats, affirmation for the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and putting the interests of the People's Republic of China (PRC) ahead of personal interests. Additionally, students are expected to have a strong sense of territorial sovereignty, recognizing Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan as parts of China. However, the results also show that the portrayal of Chinese national identity is Han-centric, excluding ethnic minorities. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01