Development of International Chinese Language Education in Iran: An Analysis in the Context of Iran’s Foreign Language Policy Characteristics
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Keywords

Iran
Foreign language education policy
International Chinese language education

DOI

10.26689/jcer.v7i12.5686

Submitted : 2023-11-25
Accepted : 2023-12-10
Published : 2023-12-25

Abstract

This paper focuses on examining the relevant policies concerning Chinese language education within Iran’s foreign language education policy framework from the perspective of its historical context. By analyzing the characteristics of Iran’s foreign language policy and the current situation of Chinese language teaching in Iran, this paper studies the future development of international Chinese language education in Iran.

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