The Backwash Effect of the New HSK Level 4 Test on High School Students in Thailand

Authors

  • Kirattaya Laotrakunchai Thailand Research Center, Changzhou University Changzhou, People’s Republic of China, 213164
  • Yupharat Laotrakunchai Thailand Research Center, Changzhou University Changzhou, People’s Republic of China, 213164
  • Kitiya Chuwicharoenkit Thailand Research Center, Changzhou University Changzhou, People’s Republic of China, 213164

Keywords:

New HSK Level 4 exam, high school students in Thailand, backwash effect

Abstract

This article uses a questionnaire method in quantitative research to investigate the local students in Thailand. It investigates the backwash effect of the new HSK Level 4 test on the teaching of Chinese by Thai native high school students and explores the attitude and influence of high school students on the new HSK Level 4 exam. The results show that the backwash effect of the new HSK Level 4 test on the teaching of Chinese by high school students is more positive than negative. Based on this, the article puts forwards the enlightenment and suggestions for the new HSK Level 4 test for Chinese language teaching by local high school students in Thailand.

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Published

2021-01-25

How to Cite

Laotrakunchai, K., Laotrakunchai, Y., & Chuwicharoenkit, K. (2021). The Backwash Effect of the New HSK Level 4 Test on High School Students in Thailand. Journal of Sinology (วารสารจีนวิทยา), 15(1), 142–169. retrieved from https://so16.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JSINO/article/view/2971

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1: January 2021

Section

Research Article

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