Teaching Romanian as a Foreign Language In Universities in China and the Republic Of Korea. Challenges and Opportunities
Teaching Romanian as a Foreign Language In Universities in China and the Republic Of Korea. Challenges and Opportunities

Summary/Abstract: In a globalized and multicultural world, multilingualism has become a basic pillar for the success of everyday interactions, regardless of their context. Thus, in this paper we will argue that one way to employ the Romanian language in the process of internationalization and in supporting multilingualism is to promote Romanian as a small language, increasing its attractiveness in the academic offer of universities around the world. To support this idea, the research aims to analyze how Romanian language has come to be studied as a foreign language in universities in China and the Republic of Korea, trying to identify the opportunities created as well as the challenges encountered. In addition to the literature consulted, this paper is based on an open-ended questionnaire answered by Prof. Pang Jiyang, Head of the Department of Romanian Language at Beijing University of Foreign Studies, China, and Prof. Jeong-Hwan Kim, Head of the Department of Romanian Language at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea.

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