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You can also watch the interview video. Use the link at the end to access the video.

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·       How has the role of English in Chinese society evolved over the years, from the 1970s to the present day?

·       What factors contributed to the popularity of English learning in China during the 1980s and 1990s?

·       In what ways did the English language play a significant role in China's economic transformation during the reform and opening-up policy era?

·       Why did the decision by Shanghai's education department to prohibit English exams in local primary schools surprise many people, and what might it symbolize?

·       How do the recent changes in English education in China relate to broader government efforts to reduce students' academic burden?

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·       What does the term "开倒车" (kāidǎochē), or "reversing course," symbolize in the context of China's education policy?

·       How has the Chinese government's approach to foreign language education shifted in recent years, and what implications does this shift have for ideological control?

·       What are the concerns raised by anonymous professors regarding the quality of authorized textbooks and their authors' selection criteria?

·       How have Chinese leaders' attitudes toward English proficiency evolved over time, and what significance does this hold for international relations?

·       How is the Chinese Communist Party using ideological control and nationalism to shape the education system and public discourse?

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·       What is the main idea and author’s perspective of this part?

·       How has English proficiency been historically perceived in China in terms of job opportunities and international interactions?

·       What role did English play in China's engagement with the world in the past few decades, and how has this changed recently?

·       How has the perception of English, especially in relation to nationalism, evolved in recent times in China?

·       What are the implications of the Chinese government's actions regarding English education and language policies for the country's relationship with the rest of the world?

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·    What does "养眼" mean in Article 4-2?
·       What is the main idea and author’s perspective of this article?

·       Examine author’s argument. Do you agree with any of the author’s point of view? Why or why not?

·       For those argument you don’t agree, how would you refute this author’s points of view?

·       What is the relationship between the English on the sign and culture-confidence?

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·       What is the main idea and author’s perspective of this article?

·       Examine author’s argument. Do you agree with any of the author’s point of view? Why or why not?

·       For those argument you don’t agree, how would you refute this author’s points of view?

·       What is the relationship between the English on the sign and culture-confidence?

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Scenario: As a liaison officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, you have been tasked with addressing the growing "De-English" trend and the surge in extreme nationalism in the region. Recently, there have been complaints and protests outside the U.S. Embassy related to the usage of English on the building's signage. Your assignment is to craft a concise statement for publication on the embassy's social media channels. In this statement, you must articulate the concerns surrounding the "De-English" trend, emphasize the importance of learning English and outline the potential consequence of this trend on diplomatic relations and cultural exchange between the U.S. and China.

In your statement, you should include at least two arguments supporting the importance of learning English and at least two arguments regarding the potential consequence.

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Reflect on your opinions and whether they have evolved during the lesson. Post it on the Padlet.