In response to increasing global interconnectedness and the urgent need for collaborative solutions to challenges such as climate change and pandemics, Global Citizenship Education and Cosmopolitanism Education have gained significant traction. In China, cosmopolitanism has been notably promoted through the core political narrative “a Community of Shared Future for Mankind” (CSFM), which has influenced educational policies. The introduction of new curriculum objectives for the Chinese secondary school subject "Thoughts and Politics" in 2019 embodies these cosmopolitan values, emphasizing communication skills, respect for diversity, and an international perspective. Despite these curricular reforms, research on the representation of cosmopolitan ideas in textbooks remains limited. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing the textbook "Contemporary International Politics and Economy," chosen for its strong global orientation. Employing Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) framework, the study examines the presentation of global discourses and their possible implications for students. The findings reveal that the textbook discourse seeks to instill a commitment to Chinese cosmopolitanism in students, preparing them to represent Chinese interests globally while fostering an open and respectful approach to other cultures and civilizations.

Authors:
Wanying Li, Durham University, United Kingdom

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Wanying Li is currently a PhD candidate at the School of Education, Durham University, United Kingdom.

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