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CHINESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES
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2016 |
| By: |
Jiening Ruan (Editor), Jie Zhang (Editor), Cynthia B. Leung (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£99.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
3319213075 |
| ISBN 13: |
9783319213071 |
| Publisher: |
SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG |
| Pub. date: |
2 November, 2015 |
| Series: |
Multilingual Education 14 |
| Pages: |
265 |
| Synopsis: |
This book offers historical, philosophical, and sociocultural perspectives on Chinese language education for speakers of other languages with a special focus on Chinese language education in the United States. It provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at changes in CFL/CSL education over time in China and the U.S. and the philosophical, political and sociocultural influences that led to these changes. The essays address a wide array of topics related to Chinese language education, including: A historical overview of the field Theories that apply to CFL/CSL learning Policies and initiatives for CFL/CSL by the Chinese and U.S. governments Medium of instruction Curriculum and instruction for CFL/CSL learners at K-12 and college levels Technology for CFL/CSL education Chinese language learning for heritage learners CFL in study abroad contexts CFL teacher education and training This work is essential reading for scholars and students interested in gaining a greater understanding of Chinese language education in the two countries and around the world. |
| Illustrations: |
10 black & white tables, biography |
| Publication: |
Switzerland |
| Imprint: |
Springer International Publishing AG |
| Returns: |
Returnable |