An Analysis of High School Chinese Curriculum and Educational Directions : A Comparative Study of the 2015 Revised Chinese I and the 2022 Revised Chinese

This study analyzes and compares the high school Chinese curricula outlined in the 2015 Revised Chinese I and the 2022 Revised Chinese, to enhance understanding of the recent revisions and support their practical application in teaching and learning. Key differences between the two curricula are examined, including the introduction of a credit-based system—where one credit equals 16 sessions of 50 minutes—and a shift from a year-based to a semester-based structure, which is designed to strengthen continuity in learning.<br/> As in the 2015 Revised Curriculum, the 2022 curriculum requires schools to offer at least two second foreign language courses to ensure diverse student choices. Additional updates include explanatory notes appended to achievement standards for greater clarity and relevance, an expansion of core communicative expressions from 148 to 178 sentences, and the integration of new themes such as digital transformation and environmental change.<br/> Based on these findings, the study proposes teaching and learning strategies aligned with the revised curriculum. These include the development of quality-focused instructional methods, the use of digital media for personalized education, and the reinforcement of cultural education through an intercultural lens.