Promotion Path of Global Competence of Master’s Degree Candidates Majoring in International Chinese Language Education

Global competence plays an important role in broadening international vision, enhancing cross-cultural communication ability, improving comprehensive quality, and enhancing employment competitiveness. Based on recent literature, this study defines the connotation of global competence for master’s degree candidates majoring in international Chinese language education and explores the necessity and promotion path for enhancing their global competence. According to Hunter’s global competence framework and the requirements for obtaining the master’s degree in international Chinese language education issued in 2024, this study proposes the constituent elements of global competence for candidates in this major. Combined with the characteristics of the digital intelligence era, it is found that the promotion path includes the following three aspects: (1) constructing an adaptive modular curriculum system, and realizing the integration of knowledge under the guidance of self-directed learning theory; (2) practising vocational skills with the help of virtual simulation technology, and strengthening the ability to deal with emergencies in virtual situations with the help of artificial intelligence technology; (3) adhering to the Global Civilizations Initiative to enhance international understanding, and abiding to professional ethics and academic ethics to promote international cooperation. This study can provide reference for the training of master’s degree candidates in majoring in international Chinese language education.