| The paper is to argue that Chinese language and major abilities of non-Chinese majors are equal in importance.The Chinese language abilities of non-Chinese majors have a great influence not only on their own study, life and work but also on the achievement of our college education and the enhancement of the whole nation. Therefore, great emphasis should be attached to the cultivation of major abilities and Chinese language abilities of non-Chinese majors.On one hand, 'Chinese language abilities' refer to the ability of correct understanding and comprehensive use of the mother language. The abilities are a compound of three levels. First, the ability to read, listen, speak and write. Second, the ability to appreciate and create. Third, humanity spirit and qualities. 'Major abilities', on the other hand, refer to the ability to analyze, study, and solve the problems found in a certain special field. Chinese language abilities precondition the learning of major knowledge, acquisition of major abilities and the execution of major researches, so Chinese language abilities and major abilities are closely related. Therefore, both in-state and oversea universities put a great importance on Chinese language learning and Chinese language abilities.Since a research is necessary for attesting that Chinese abilities and major abilities are equally important, the author of this paper made an inquiry into the Chinese language abilities of non-Chiense majors of some colleges in Chong Qing, which gives the result:A lot of students don't have a full knowledge about the definition of Chinese language abilities and the relationship between Chinese language abilities and major abilities. Among all the Chinese language abilities, the students' listening ability is thebest, then follow reading ability and writing ability while speaking ability comes last. Some colleges, especially the colleges of science and engineering, put an undue importance on the learning of major knowledge and the cultivation of major abilities while overlooking the cultivation of Chinese language abilities. This tells us that due importance is not given to the learning of Chinese curriculum and the enhancement of Chinese language abilities, which is likely to lead the students to study only their majors and develop their major abilities while overlooking the cultivation of other abilities, especially Chinese language abilities. This is very bad for the acquisition of all-side qualities and the betterment of our education in future.What then should be done before equal importance is put on Chinese language abilities and major abilities of non-Chinese majors?First, to change our views and be more aware that equal importance should be given to Chinese language abilities and major abilities of non-Chinese majors.Second, to make non-Chinese majors know what Chinese language abilities they should be possessed of and how the abilities are useful.The definition of Chinese abilities can be approached from five angles: reading ability, writing ability, speaking ability, the ability to appreciate and create, plus the quality of humanity.Third, to devise in a scientific way Chinese curriculum and major curriculum in order to guarantee the elevation of Chinese language abilities of non-Chinese majors.Fourth, to organize well the routine teaching, better the effect of classes and accelerate the formation and enhancement of both Chinese language abilities and major abilities.Fifth, to perfect test institution and establish ability evaluation system.Since the abilities of non-Chinese majors include Chinese language abilities as well as major abilities, the ability evaluation system should be invested with the evaluation of Chinese language abilities, major abilities and other abilities.Under the guidance of the rule that arts and science are equally important, we should establish a system in which Chinese language abilities and major abilities are given equal importance.Give an all-side evaluation to Chinese language abilities from...
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