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Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
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Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
Read more
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https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/25833
#NativeLanguage #Oppression
Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
The Curriculum Review Taskforce of Hong Kong's Education Bureau issued a consultation paper in June 2019, which recommended trimming down the Chinese Language papers, particularly the listening and speaking sections which involved the use of Cantonese, in public exams.
Although more than 90,000 citizens sent in their opinion opposing the change, the Taskforce insisted their proposal in the latest report announced on September 22, 2020.
What’s even more concerning is that the Taskforce only invited 4 pro-Beijing media outlets to its press briefing, including Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Pao, Sing Tao and Ming Pao.
Educators worried that the proposal, if enforced, would have impact on Cantonese learning, the mother tongue of Hongkoners. They opined that the oral component of the public exam DSE in Hong Kong for university admission, is one of the keys to prevent the conversion of the medium of instruction in Hong Kong schools to Putonghua. Therefore, the government's act triggers the fear of the displacement of Cantonese.
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3423280427728658&id=593704294019633
#Identity #Education #LanguagePolicy #PublicExam #DSE
Concern group: HK Gov't Attempts to Displace Hongkongers' Mother Tongue by Trimming Down Cantonese Component in Public Exams
The Curriculum Review Taskforce of Hong Kong's Education Bureau issued a consultation paper in June 2019, which recommended trimming down the Chinese Language papers, particularly the listening and speaking sections which involved the use of Cantonese, in public exams.
Although more than 90,000 citizens sent in their opinion opposing the change, the Taskforce insisted their proposal in the latest report announced on September 22, 2020.
What’s even more concerning is that the Taskforce only invited 4 pro-Beijing media outlets to its press briefing, including Ta Kung Pao, Wen Wei Pao, Sing Tao and Ming Pao.
Educators worried that the proposal, if enforced, would have impact on Cantonese learning, the mother tongue of Hongkoners. They opined that the oral component of the public exam DSE in Hong Kong for university admission, is one of the keys to prevent the conversion of the medium of instruction in Hong Kong schools to Putonghua. Therefore, the government's act triggers the fear of the displacement of Cantonese.
Source: Gong Yu Hok #Sept25
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3423280427728658&id=593704294019633
#Identity #Education #LanguagePolicy #PublicExam #DSE