The Construction of the Ideological and Political “Curriculum Chain” for Foreign Language Majors

Abstract

Amid the intensifying global competition for discursive power, China has prioritized the enhancement of its international communication capacity and the global influence of Chinese culture as strategic measures to navigate a complex international public opinion environment. This evolving context has expanded the mission of foreign language education beyond its traditional role as a bridge for cultural exchange, positioning it as a critical means for cultivating talent that serves national strategies and contributes to shaping China’s global image. However, traditional models of foreign language education—limited by their predominantly instrumental orientation—are increasingly insufficient for this broader mission. In response, the ideological and political “Curriculum Chain” for foreign language majors has been introduced as a top-level structural reform. It establishes an integrated curricular framework that holistically links linguistic competence, disciplinary application, and value orientation. By embedding language learning within authentic professional contexts and nationally strategic frameworks, this model enables the implicit cultivation of students’ ideological awareness and value systems, thereby fundamentally redefining the competence structure of foreign language professionals.