Be a disseminator of Chinese culture
——In memory of Cao Jin, associate professor at the w88 casino of Chinese Language and Literature, w88 casino
w88 casino News Network (Reporters Zhang Yiwen and Yang Chenshuo from the Party Committee Propaganda Department)Cao Jin, associate professor at the w88 casino of Chinese Language and Literature, w88 casino, master's tutor, research direction: theoretical linguistics. Participated in a number of major national research projects. He is the author of "Changes of Command Sentences and Statements and Conclusions from Antiquity to Medieval Times". In 2016, he was awarded "Outstanding Teacher of w88 casino".
"There is no most unforgettable, only more unforgettable"
(The 13th Capital Forum: Chinese Character Research and Education from a Global Perspective)
In 2009, after graduating from Peking University with a PhD in linguistics and applied linguistics, Cao Jin worked at the w88 casino of Chinese Language and Literature at the w88 casino. He began to work in the education of international students, teaching a public course for all international students in the w88 casino - "Intensive Reading in Chinese for Economics and Business", and later became the chief teacher of this course.
In 2012, Cao Jin served as the dean of the Department of Economics and Business Chinese, and has been responsible for the public Chinese courses for all international students in the w88 casino to this day, which mainly include courses such as intensive reading of economics and business Chinese, audio-visual and listening, reading and writing, China overview, and newspaper reading.
When talking about the most unforgettable thing in his career related to studying and education in China, Cao Jin said with a smile: "Personally, I don't think any thing is the most unforgettable, only the more unforgettable. "He gave two impressive examples:
An Indonesian student who lives off campus rides an electric bike to class every day. One day I was riding a little too fast and was accidentally knocked down by someone. He called Teacher Cao Jin and said that he was at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital. Cao Jin rushed to the hospital immediately after class. The student said he was fine, then took out his homework from his schoolbag and gave it to Cao Jin and said: "Teacher, this is my homework. ”
Another time, Cao Jin went out with a student to play. It was approaching the National Day, so slogans could be seen everywhere. The student suddenly asked Teacher Cao Jin to take a photo for him. Cao Jin was curious about where students liked to take photos, and the place the student chose had an eye-catching slogan next to it - "Keep your original intention in mind and never forget your mission."
Cao Jin felt deeply about this: "The party's education is not only subtle and silent, but also has something in common for them. "Don't forget your original intention" means don't forget your ideals. ”
Cao Jin said that it is very interesting to communicate with international students. While teaching, he is also communicating with different cultures. International students are exposed to different cultures, which is also meaningful to them.
"They are also very Chinese"
Cao Jin said: "Although some students are not very good at it, they have a very correct attitude and are willing to learn. This is very important for Chinese students. Don't be afraid of making mistakes, or it doesn't matter if you don't know how to do it. As long as you are willing to learn, you will gain something."
He gave an example:
“During a dictation, a former student raised his hand and said, ‘Teacher, I will come up and write.’ I said, ‘Okay.’ But after he wrote the first word, he said, ‘Teacher, I forgot.’ I said, ‘You can write again next time.’ He said, ‘Okay.’”
In Cao Jin's view, learning itself is a process of expanding one's knowledge field and seeking knowledge. Don't put too much pressure on yourself because you are afraid of losing face in front of your classmates or what the teacher will think of you. In fact, it doesn't matter, it won't be normal. If it were, then you wouldn't come to class. Chinese students sometimes feel pressured. When they don’t understand something, they won’t ask because of their dignity. The frank spirit of seeking knowledge among foreign students is worth learning from.
Cao Jin also mentioned that international students love China very much and respect Chinese cultural customs. During the holidays, like Chinese people, they would also send their blessings to their teachers seriously in Chinese on WeChat. Cao Jin said, “As a teacher, this is a very fulfilling moment.”
“Specialized Teaching, International Reputation”
(Beyond Limited Horizons: International Conference on Chinese Studies for Special, Academic and Professional Purposes)
When talking about the advantages and disadvantages of w88 casino’s current teaching of international students in China, Cao Jin said that in terms of advantages, the education of international students in China at the w88 casino has always been in a leading position in Beijing. First of all, the w88 casino has a huge base of international students, with students from nearly 170 countries at most. The w88 casino’s atmosphere is also well-known internationally. International students highly recognize the w88 casino and recommend their relatives and friends to study at the w88 casino.
In addition, he believes that the teaching content of w88 casino is also quite unique. The teaching content of ordinary colleges and universities is general Chinese, which is related to the basic necessities of life, food, housing and transportation of international students. However, the courses for international students in w88 casino are mostly business Chinese, which is highly professional and lays a solid Chinese foundation for their professional courses. The w88 casino also has an international business Chinese teaching and resource development base. This is a major feature and one of its advantages.
As for areas that need improvement, Cao Jin mentioned that the biggest problem now is the decline in the number of international students in the post-epidemic era. How to quickly return to the pre-epidemic student level is an important proposition. This proposition is divided into two aspects, one is quantity and the other is quality. Since the Chinese proficiency of international students is different, graded teaching is an effective means to improve teaching standards. African students are taught together, and relatively high-level students like Chinese are taught together. Cao Jin said: "African students are also very serious, but because there are inherent differences in levels, after graded teaching, because they are all at the same level, the students' self-confidence will increase and the progress will be more obvious."
“Increase practice, teach more and practice more”
(w88 casino of Chinese Language and Literature Meeting for International Students in the First Semester of 2023-2024 w88 casino Year)
In order to improve the quality of education for students studying in China at w88 casino, Cao Jin suggested adding some practical courses to the curriculum design. International students study for employment. In order to be more closely integrated with reality, you can take them to visit bases such as Beijing's Entrepreneurship Park to increase the opportunities for international students to stay in China or invest in China.
Cao Jin believes: "Only studying in the classroom is still a bit narrow, especially in the era of promoting national conditions education. It is a good choice to increase their internship base and allow them to find jobs and start businesses in Beijing." Teacher Cao Jin said that when it was difficult to stay in China, our slogan was "Studying in China". Now, we can add "Working in China" after it.
Talking about how to form a chain education system, Cao Jin suggested that in the past, it was a classroom teaching model, but now you can add two class hours, or use two class hours for out-of-town teaching, including internships, practices, visits to China's foreign w88 parks, etc.; you can also visit the Party History Museum to understand the Chinese Communist Party, which is still very helpful in life.
In terms of classroom teaching design, Cao Jin also shared some of his own experiences. He said that the most important thing in teaching is management, and the most important thing in management is mobile phones. Cell phones are generally not allowed in Cao Jin's classes. "Because we are a language class, a language, you don't need to look up anything. Everyone's Chinese level is not high, and they may not understand it even after looking it up. In language classes for international students, they need to practice more and speak more, so that students can output more. This is very different from knowledge classes." In his opinion, in language classes, it is necessary to teach more intensively and practice more. The teacher should use the least time to clearly explain the most essential parts of the language, and then spend a lot of time for students to output. In terms of composition, Cao Jin strongly encourages students to use new words. He believes that new words can only be memorized by using them. If a composition uses all the previous statements, even if they are all correct, Cao Jin will not give an A+ score. On the contrary, if the student uses new words, even if he makes five or six mistakes, he can still get an A+. This scoring standard also reflects Cao Jin's encouragement for students to boldly turn what they have learned into their own content.
As a pioneer of the w88 casino’ education in China, Cao Jin has become a guide, confidant and role model for countless international students during their journey of education in China. He is such a good teacher and friend who not only imparts knowledge in the classroom, but also provides selfless care and guidance to international students in their daily lives. His hard work, rigorous academic attitude and care for students have built a solid foundation for international students to study in China. In the future, Cao Jin will continue to contribute to the friendship and cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries and shine.
