JCERJournal of Contemporary Educational Research2208-84662208-8474Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcer.v8i4.6481ArticleKnowledge Graph Analysis of International Chinese Language Textbooks Based on CiteSpacehttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCER/8/4/10.26689/jcer.v8i4.6481LvFang2024842024-04-29Drawing upon relevant papers from Chinese core journals and CSSCI source journals in the CNKI China Academic Journals Full-Text Database spanning from 1992 to 2023, this study utilizes CiteSpace as a research tool to visually analyze the knowledge graph structure of research on international Chinese language textbooks in China. The study maps out the publication timeline, authors, institutions, collaborative networks, and keywords pertaining to research on international Chinese language textbooks. The findings indicate that research on international Chinese language textbooks commenced early and continues to maintain a certain level of research interest, yet lacks sufficient research output. Research institutions predominantly reside in universities and publishing groups specializing in language or education, with collaboration between institutions being relatively scarce. High-frequency keywords in recent research on international Chinese language textbooks include “Chinese language textbooks for the Foreigners,” “Chinese language textbooks,” “Teaching Chinese Language for the Foreigners,” “Textbook compilation,” “International Chinese Language Education and Localization,” which reflect a diversified research perspective with interdisciplinary trends. Future research priorities encompass research on localization, customization of textbooks, and evaluation of textbooks which represent forefront directions of research.

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