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Title: A Critical Review of the Integration of Moral Education into College-Level English Instruction in China
Language: English
Authors: Weiqing Liu, Jeannet Stephen
Source: International Education Studies. 2026 19(3):127-133.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, College Second Language Programs, Ethical Instruction, Educational Change, Political Influences, National Curriculum, Educational Attitudes
Geographic Terms: China
ISSN: 1913-9020
1913-9039
Abstract: In the context of China's ongoing educational reform, "Ke Cheng Si Zheng" mandates the integration of moral education into all academic disciplines. This study critically examines the historical evolution of incorporating moral education into English language instruction and explores previous research on this educational reform. Moral education encompasses moral, ideological, political, and cultural dimensions in this reform, which is aimed at fostering students' development. Although this integration has become a pivotal national strategy, prior research on its implementation in English teaching remains fragmented and under-reviewed. This study employs a qualitative approach to investigate the research on the reform from 2014 to the present. It identifies the historical development and the research on this educational reform in China, while also analyzing gaps and challenges in existing scholarly work. By synthesizing the history and research, this paper advances the understanding of Ke Cheng Si Zheng's role in China's foreign language planning.
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