대학 중국어 학습자를 위한 단계별 한자 교육 방안

Abstract

In Chinese language learning, characters are essential for connecting vocabulary expansion, literacy, and cultural understanding, not just learning symbols. However, current education often relies on rote memorization, failing to address individual learners’ levels and preferences. This paper proposes a step-by-step educational model to explore effective methods for teaching Chinese characters to university-level learners. In the beginner stage, learners focus on connecting the form, pronunciation, and meaning of basic characters through visual aids and repetition. The curriculum includes learning basic radicals and pinyin pronunciation, with a focus on common everyday vocabulary. The intermediate stage emphasizes vocabulary expansion by understanding character combinations and using characters in context, enhancing reading and expression skills. Students focus on radicals and practice contextual learning with diverse texts. In the advanced stage, learners focus on complex Chinese characters, specialized terms, and advanced vocabulary, using specialized materials to further develop literacy and application skills. Through this step-by-step Chinese character education, the aim is to maximize the effectiveness of character learning and contribute to the systematic improvement of learners’ Chinese literacy and vocabulary skills.