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Analysis of Motivation and Learning Difficulties in Mandarin Among Non-Chinese Indonesian Students at the University in Makassar Azizah, Mir'ah
Global Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Global Education Journal (GEJ)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/gej.v3i1.672

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The increasing global influence of China and its economic rise have made Mandarin Chinese a valuable skill for international communication and job opportunities, especially in countries like Indonesia that maintain close economic ties with China. The research aims to understand the dominant types of motivation and to identify common obstacles students encounter in acquiring the language. A mixed-method approach was used, combining quantitative descriptive methods through questionnaires distributed to 69 first- and second-year students, and qualitative methods through interviews with 10 students. The findings reveal that most students are instrumentally motivated, driven by the desire for better employment prospects and educational advancement, rather than integrative factors such as cultural interest or native-like fluency. Major learning difficulties include pronunciation (particularly tones and retroflex consonants), grammar, and the memorization and writing of Chinese characters (hanzi), largely due to interference from the Indonesian language and limited exposure to Mandarin in their environment. Despite these challenges, students exhibit a generally positive learning attitude, especially in classroom participation. This study concludes that greater support in pronunciation, grammar instruction, and character acquisition is necessary, and suggests that future research explore broader contexts and more advanced student groups.
Analysis of Motivation and Learning Difficulties in Mandarin Among Non-Chinese Indonesian Students at the University in Makassar Azizah, Mir'ah
Global Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Global Education Journal (GEJ)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/gej.v3i1.672

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The increasing global influence of China and its economic rise have made Mandarin Chinese a valuable skill for international communication and job opportunities, especially in countries like Indonesia that maintain close economic ties with China. The research aims to understand the dominant types of motivation and to identify common obstacles students encounter in acquiring the language. A mixed-method approach was used, combining quantitative descriptive methods through questionnaires distributed to 69 first- and second-year students, and qualitative methods through interviews with 10 students. The findings reveal that most students are instrumentally motivated, driven by the desire for better employment prospects and educational advancement, rather than integrative factors such as cultural interest or native-like fluency. Major learning difficulties include pronunciation (particularly tones and retroflex consonants), grammar, and the memorization and writing of Chinese characters (hanzi), largely due to interference from the Indonesian language and limited exposure to Mandarin in their environment. Despite these challenges, students exhibit a generally positive learning attitude, especially in classroom participation. This study concludes that greater support in pronunciation, grammar instruction, and character acquisition is necessary, and suggests that future research explore broader contexts and more advanced student groups.
Project Based Mandarin Learning with Emphasis on Chinese Cultural Appreciation at Mandarin Education Study in Makassar Azizah, Mir'ah
Global Education Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Global Education Journal (GEJ)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing, Indonesia.

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/gej.v3i3.1071

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In many educational settings particularly in vocational schools Mandarin instruction still focuses heavily on grammar drills and vocabulary memorization, while the development of cultural understanding often receives less attention. This study aims to explore the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Mandarin language education with a specific focus on Chinese cultural appreciation. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and project evaluations. The results show that the application of PBL significantly increased students’ engagement, creativity, and confidence in using Mandarin in real-life contexts. Moreover, students demonstrated a deeper appreciation of Chinese traditions, values, and aesthetics, which fostered their cross-cultural awareness and multicultural competence. In conclusion, Project-Based Mandarin Learning with an emphasis on cultural appreciation proves to be an effective pedagogical strategy to link language learning with cultural understanding. This approach supports the development of communicative, cognitive, and cultural skills that are relevant to global education and the 21st-century learning framework.
Co-Authors Andara, Givha Tri Anwar, Muh Arini Junaeny Lusiana Lusiana Noni, Nur Nasharuddin Saputri, Dede Saud, Syukur Syamsu Rijal Tirsyah, A. Thalya Usman, Misnawaty