Abstract
The employment problem of college graduates has evoked concern around the world, which is particularly prominent in China in recent years. At the same time, English language proficiency of Chinese college students has been emphasized within their university academic requirements as well as from prospective employers. The consequent market pressure on Chinese college students to obtain language qualifications has created an environment where not only the utility, but also the symbolic value of English proficiency has become essential. Human capital theory describes the complex connection between language proficiency and employment, as a foreign language skill, English is similar to other human capital and has the potential for economic value. From the theoretical perspective for relationship between English language proficiency and employment of college graduates based on human theory, recommendations are made for further both scholarly research and practitioner policies, namely: National College English Teaching Syllabus, Regulations for Full-time Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree-granting, and Regulations for the Graduation Project.
Highlights
1.1 Economic Necessity for the Asian MassesDecades of progress achieved by many countries in reducing poverty is under threat, with employment vulnerability playing a key role (Zhu & Wang, 2016, August 26)
Meng et al (2012) explained a view that college students who want to increase the probability of direct employment must work hard to expand their width and breadth of human capital, as well as be aware of the network of human capital contributors
The present review identified reasons why English language proficiency leads to success in the job market, but perhaps less directly to achievement in the workplace itself
Summary
Decades of progress achieved by many countries in reducing poverty is under threat, with employment vulnerability playing a key role (Zhu & Wang, 2016, August 26). The report stresses prioritizing the national quality of education and enhancing Chinese economic growth. Local governments and universities have promulgated a series of policies to promote the employment of college students. Since 1999, the Chinese government has promoted the expansion of higher education enrollment. While the new educational environment could extend national learning opportunities and promote economic development, it increases competition among Chinese college graduates to obtain employment after graduation. It is this enhanced stress that drives the characteristics of the employment market for graduates in China – thereby creating fertile ground for job market characteristics which promote job prospects, but may not necessarily meet the needs of employers
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