Chinese language education in the united states / Jiening Ruan, Jie Zhang, Cynthia B. Leung, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ruan, Jiening, editor.

Zhang, Jie, editor.

Leung, Cynthia, editor.

Series:

Multilingual education ; v. 14.

Multilingual education ; v. 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chinese language--Study and teaching--United States.

Chinese language.

Chinese language--Study and teaching.

United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 250 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2016]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Historical Overview of Chinese Language Education for Speakers of Other Languages in China and the United States

Chinese Government Policies and Initiatives on the International Popularization of Chinese: An Economics of Language Perspective

U.S. Policies and Initiatives for CFL Education

Understanding Chinese as a Foreign Language from the Perspective of Second Language Acquisition

Medium-of-Instruction Policy and Practices in CSL Classrooms

Technology in CFL Education

Chinese as a Foreign Language in K-12 Education

CFL Education at the College Level

The Teaching of Chinese to Heritage Language Learners at the Post-Secondary Level

Practice and Research on Chinese Language Learning in Study Abroad Contexts

Chinese Language Teachers' Pedagogical Adjustment and Classroom Management in Cross-cultural Contexts

CFL Teacher Preparation and Development.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3319213075

9783319213071

OCLC:

910979780