SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CHINESE LANGUAGE MOTIVATION, COURSE ENGAGEMENT AND CHINESE VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AMONG STUDENTS IN CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE IN THAILAND

Abstract

This review examines the aspects related to Chinese language Learning Motivation, Course Engagement, and Chinese Vocabulary Acquisition among Students in Confucius Institute in Thailand publications during the period from 2008 through 2024. The review sought to answer two questions: (1) What is the characteristic of the current studies in the aspect of Chinese language learning motivation, course engagement, and Chinese vocabulary acquisition published in English-language and Chinese language journals? (2) What problems can be concluded based on current studies of Chinese language learning motivation, course engagement, and Chinese vocabulary acquisition published in English-language and Chinese-language journals? Qualitative analyses report on the content and analysis of the research from: Chinese language learning in Thailand, Chinese language learning motivation, Course engagement, and Chinese vocabulary acquisition. The results found the answers to research questions and the gaps of Chinese language learning highlighted and discussed.