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September 11, 2025Language Culture and Curriculum

Navigating undergraduate students’ (dis)investments, language learning strategies, and future vision for learning Chinese in Kazakhstan

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Qualitative study reveals language learning strategies and cultural insights among Kazakhstani undergraduate students, indicating potential and challenges.

Key Points

  • Most participants aimed to improve their mandarin proficiency for better career opportunities and scholarships.
  • The study identifies language learning strategies that enhance positive perceptions of the Chinese language and culture.
  • Exposure to the Chinese language and culture fostered positive stereotypes, while disinvestment was noted due to gendered expectations.
  • Further research is needed to explore motivational constructs and structural barriers in language learning.

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Anas Hajar (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2a9cb04ab598fffb89f6chttps://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2025.2550692
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