In a modern world of collapsing cultural distinctions, a middle-aged Australian teacher living and working in China is suddenly entrusted to raise his China-born godson following the death of the boyÕs American parents in a car accident. Having never had children of his own, he uses his memories of his relationship with his own father to guide him through the unexpected challenge. In the process he examines his own life from a new perspective, finding an inner peace which had previously eluded him. Resolving his own interior dilemmas, he dedicates himself to his newfound responsibility.
At time of writing, ChinaÕs National Curricular Reforms stress two core concepts to inform and determine future EFL pedagogy: humanism (with Chinese characteristics) and critical thinking (CT). Godfather and Young Master is designed according to these core tenets, as a basis from which to facilitate English language learning for Chinese students.