ENGLISH AS LINGUA FRANCA IN CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF BANJA LUKA SINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH AS LINGUA FRANCA IN CHINESE LANGUAGE TEACHING AT UNIVERSITY OF BANJA LUKA SINOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Summary/Abstract: With China’s reform and opening-up policy, alongside its growing global influence, Chinese language education has gained significant international attention. This global interest has led to the establishment of specialised programs in universities worldwide. The Sinology Department at the University of Banja Luka, founded in 2022, is the youngest such program at the Faculty of Philology. This paper examines the role of English Language and the English department in influencing the teaching methods of Sinology. As one of the newest Sinology departments in Europe, the development of Sinology at the University of Banja Luka offers a unique opportunity to explore the linguistic influences that shape its identity. Since its inception, English has served as the primary medium of instruction between native Chinese-speaking teachers and Sinology students. This study aims to investigate students' attitudes toward the use of English as a lingua franca (ELF) in teaching Chinese at the University of Banja Luka Sinology Department, exploring its effectiveness and potential challenges in the learning process. By conducting a survey, the study will assess how ELF has facilitated communication and contributed to the development of Sinology teaching methods.

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