September 24, 2024Open Access

Navigating cultural intelligence in language acquisition: Challenges and reforms in Chinese higher education

PWPing WuJiangsu Normal University ZLZiqing LiuUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill KGKaining GuanCity University of Macau

Key Points

Cultural intelligence plays a key role in second language acquisition, yet is neglected in examination-focused education.
The study highlights that test-oriented approaches reduce focus on cultural backgrounds and cross-cultural communication skills.
Through a questionnaire, insights were gathered from postgraduate students majoring in English in China, revealing critical concerns about their education system's methods. The findings indicate a pressing need for reforms in English teaching to better prepare students for global careers.

Abstract

The study aims to explore the impact of examination-oriented education on Chinese English learners and the importance of cultural intelligence in second language acquisition. Through a questionnaire administered to postgraduate students majoring in English in China, the research discovered that the emphasis on test scores and strategies in China’s higher English education system has led to a neglect of cultural backgrounds and cross-cultural communication. The findings underscore the necessity for reforms in English teaching within Chinese higher education to cultivate students’ intercultural intelligence and enhance their readiness for international careers in the era of globalization.

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