Title: Foreign Language Education from the Perspective of Mutual Learning among Civilizations: New Concepts and Transformation Paths
Authors: Haiying Mao, Xiaoquan Pan
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 43-49
Publication Date: 2026/01/28
Abstract:
Amidst the deepening evolution of globalization and the era emphasizing mutual learning among civilizations, foreign language education faces an imperative shift from an "instrumental rationality" towards a "humanistic symbiosis" paradigm. Grounded in the theoretical framework of "civilizational exchanges and mutual learning", this study critically examines structural deficiencies in traditional foreign language education, including superficial cultural approaches, tendencies toward Western-centrism, and a lack of genuine interaction. It proposes a new conceptual framework centered on bidirectional mutual learning and symbiosis, reshaping three core dimensions: (1) the cultivation of interactive cultural competence, (2) dual-directional value co-communication, and (3) the deep integration of technology empowerment with humanistic concerns. Accordingly, this study recommends constructing a systematic set of transformation pathways: developing a tripartite curriculum ecosystem integrating "language-culture-discourse"; implementing innovative pedagogies involving critical project-based inquiry and cultural translation practice; designing a multidimensional evaluation mechanism focused on intercultural efficacy; and establishing multimodal resource databases and global collaborative platforms. This research provides both theoretical guidance and practical frameworks for enabling foreign language education to serve national international communication capacity building and for cultivating envoys capable of facilitating civilizational dialogue.