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Portrayal of the national identity in Chinese language textbooks

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Lee, Dong Bae, Wang, Qunyi·2023·Journal of Curriculum Studies
DOI 10.1080/00220272.2023.2181672
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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.

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Authors
Lee, D. B., & Wang, Q.
Affiliations
The University of Queensland (AU)
Corresponding author
Wang, Qunyi
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Curriculum Studies
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2023-02-24
Volume
55
Issue
2
Pages
187-202
ISSN
  • 0022-0272 (ISSN-L)
  • 1366-5839
DOI
10.1080/00220272.2023.2181672
OpenAlex
W4321783105
Cited by
18
References
0
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2
FWCI
15.41
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
Journal of Curriculum Studies (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
University of Queensland library
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Multilingual Education and Policy
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Cultural and political discourse analysis
Keywords
national identity, Chinese language textbooks, primary school textbooks, patriotism, ethnic minorities, Nanjing Massacre, territorial sovereignty, Chinese Communist Party

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