世紀之初,港滬分別推出中國語文課程指引和課程標準。本研究是比較兩地的初中中國語文科課程。目的是:1. 比較兩地初中中國語文科課程內容的異同。2. 為教育當局日後修訂中國語文科課程提供意見。理據是以課程論和學科論為基礎。研究發現:兩地的語文課程定位、 課程結構、學科性質、課程取向及學習目標,教材組織、選材原則及教材編寫,教學原則、元素及要求,評估目的、功能、方式與方法等,都有不同程度的差異。In the beginning of a new century, a brand new Chinese Language curriculum guide and referencing criteria have been implemented in Hong Kong and Shanghai respectively. This study aims to compare and contrast the junior secondary Chinese Language curriculum in these two regions. In the meantime, this study tries to shed light on its future development and provide insights for the education policy makers. Based on the disciplines and curriculum theories, variations are found upon different areas including standards setting, curriculum structure, nature of disciplines, directions and learning objectives; organization, selection and compilation of teaching materials; teaching principles, elements and requirements; and the assessment aims, function, forms and methods. [Copyright of Hong Kong Teachers' Centre Journal is the property of Hong Kong Teachers' Centre at http://www.edb.org.hk/hktc]