대학 교양중국어 교과 교재 개발과 평가 ― K대학 ≪새내기중국어≫ 개정 사례를 중심으로

Abstract

This study was planned as a midway evaluation to examine the implementation of the initial goals and requirements in the revision process of the “Saenaegi Chinese” textbook at “K” University. The evaluation was designed to assess the current state of these revisions and to facilitate a discussion about the future trajectory of textbook updates. An internal assessment of “Saenaegi Chinese” was carried out, anchored in the needs analysis of its actual users, comprising both students and faculty of “K” University’s general education Chinese language courses. Moreover, an external evaluation focusing on vocabulary and grammar components was conducted, aligning with the “Chinese Education Standard”, which represents the international criteria for Chinese language education. The assessment of the textbook demonstrated that it successfully met the internal criteria based on user needs. However, there was a notably lower representation of vocabulary and grammar components in line with the external criteria, the “Chinese Education Standard”, revealing a disparity between internal and external criteria. Additionally, it was noted that certain aspects that did not conform to the external criteria were, in fact, fulfilling the internal criteria. This finding underscores the necessity of striking an appropriate balance between internal criteria and external criteria. The “Chinese Education Standard”, published by the Chinese Ministry of Education, represents the latest international criteria for Chinese language education. Efforts to align with these standards are necessary in the educational landscape. Simultaneously, it’s vital that textbooks also take into account users’ academic levels and learning environments. This implies that real-world educational settings need to thoughtfully consider and vary both the volume of learning material and the presentation methods to ensure they are appropriate and effective.