法国学校外语教育的特点与启示

The Characteristics of Foreign Language Education in French Formal Education System and Their Implications

本文旨在对法国学校外语教育特点进行评析。在基础教育阶段,法国外语教学语种设置多,学习标准明确,重视口语实践并结合人文教育。在高等教育阶段,法国明确区分通用语和非通用语、外语专业与非外语专业,并主张语言教学与科研并举,重视区域研究。法国外语教育的特点对我国的学校外语教育规划有一定的启示。

This paper analyzes some major characteristics of foreign language education in French formal education system.At the stage of basic education,students are offered with many foreign language courses to choose from while being assessed by well-articulated learning criteria with a focus on oral practice and incorporation of humanity education. At the stage of tertiary education,a clear distinction is made between major and minor languages,and between language specialized and non-language specialized programs; and is attached to language teaching and research,and emphasize regional studies. This foreign language education practice may shed light on foreign language education and planning in China.