Social demand change
With the economic globalization and scientific and technological progress, the social demand for language talents is also changing. The practical value of some small languages is relatively declining, while the importance of mainstream languages such as English is increasing. This has affected the job market of minor language majors.
Students' expectations have dropped.
Small language majors were once very popular with students because of their good employment prospects. However, with the changes in market demand and employment situation, students' expectations for this major have gradually declined. Many people choose mainstream majors, which also weakens the attraction of minor language majors.
The course can't keep up.
In some colleges and universities, the curriculum and teaching content of minority language majors have not been adjusted in time, and they have not kept up with the changes of society and market. The curriculum arrangement is too theoretical and traditional, which does not meet the actual needs of enterprises, and also affects students' employability and work adaptability.
The supply of small languages exceeds the demand.
Small language majors are set up earlier, with fewer students and better employment prospects. However, in recent years, the number of students in these majors has soared, the supply has been seriously surplus, and the employment competition has become increasingly fierce.
Impact of globalization
With the development of globalization, the use of some traditional small languages has been compressed. For example, some small languages in Southeast Asian countries are now more inclined to use English. This weakens the motivation and prospect of learning these small languages.
Curriculum adjustment
Colleges and universities need to adjust the curriculum in time, improve students' professional quality and comprehensive language use ability, and provide students with better educational experience and employment prospects.
international cooperation
Colleges and universities can consider cooperating with foreign universities to carry out cross-cultural exchanges and teaching projects to improve the internationalization level and influence of minority language majors.
Diversified teaching mode
Colleges and universities can explore diversified teaching modes and introduce new educational technologies and methods to provide students with better educational experience and employment prospects.