Research on Top-Notch Cultivation of Foreign-Language Talents in Higher Education

Kuncai Ye; Caihong Chen; Yuqing Wang

doi:10.54691/m66pjr17

Research on Top-Notch Cultivation of Foreign-Language Talents in Higher Education

Kuncai Ye, Caihong Chen, Yuqing Wang

Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, (2025), Vol.7, No.12, pp.178-183

Published: December 8, 2025

DOI: 10.54691/m66pjr17

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Abstract

Amid the converging imperatives of “ new-quality productive forces ” and the national strategy of building a strong education system, foreign-language studies must transcend their traditional role as instrumental general education and cultivate elite innovators capable of participating in global rule-making. This paper proposes a four-dimensional framework of Values-knowledge-competency-assessment. First, a three-tier value system: cultural sovereignty, techno-ethics, and global public goods-anchors the desired graduate profile. Second, a tri-axis micro-credential constellation reconstructs the knowledge spectrum. Third, an upward spiral of “ critical thinking workshop → digital-twin UN → industry badge ” elevates learner competencies from faithful transmission to strategic agenda-setting. Finally, an “ AI-Portfolio plus credit bank ” architecture institutes pluralistic assessment and lifelong certification. Qualitative modelling and case grafting demonstrate that the framework provides a referable and extensible pathway for foreign-language disciplines to advance toward “ Double First-Class ” excellence in China.

Keywords: Top-Notch Cultivation; Foreign-Language Talent; Higher Education.

APA Citation: Kuncai Ye, Caihong Chen, Yuqing Wang (2025). Research on Top-Notch Cultivation of Foreign-Language Talents in Higher Education. Scientific Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 7(12), 178-183. https://doi.org/10.54691/m66pjr17

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