英文摘要 |
Learning Chinese is extremely popular in the whole world presently. Therefore Chinese language study tours need to combine language study, cultural experiences and travel in order to fulfil the needs of learners in this new era. This study used the participants of the Canberra University's study tour as research subjects, using a case study methodology, to explore the problems facing the design of curricula of study tours and that of the normal Chinese classes. Using data collected from surveys, we analyse the responses of the two different classes using Chi Square analysis. From the analysis of the survey, we found that motivation for students participating in the study tours are interests, curiosity and fulfilling requirements of their own university curriculum. Data also proves that study tours can improve opportunities for applying the language they learned; improve students' understanding, knowledge of local customs and culture; and improve their interests in the target culture. After comparing the data of the study tours and normal classes, the researchers believe that data on the study tours not only can raise students' satisfaction level; they can also be used to investigate the merit and deficiencies of the two classes. Such investigation not only can help study tours to improve, it can so gain insights on foreign students' perceptions on where their needs are not met in the curricula. Such information can provide direction for future development of the teaching institution. It can also improve an institution's image, reputation and recruiting power. Study tour is a curriculum model that is worthy of promotion in teaching Chinese as a second language. |