Chinese language education in the United States / Jiening Ruan, Jie Zhang, Cynthia B. Leung, editors.
Ruan, Jiening, editor.; Zhang, Jie, editor.; Leung, Cynthia, editor.
2016
PL1068.U5
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Title Chinese language education in the United States / Jiening Ruan, Jie Zhang, Cynthia B. Leung, editors.
ISBN 9783319213088 (electronic bk.)
3319213083 (electronic bk.)
9783319213071
3319213075
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21308-8
Published Cham : Springer Science + Business Media, [2016]
Language English
Description 1 online resource
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-319-21308-8 doi
Call Number PL1068.U5
Dewey Decimal Classification 495.1
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Added Author Ruan, Jiening, editor.
Zhang, Jie, editor.
Leung, Cynthia, editor.
Series Multilingual education ; v. 14.
Available in Other Form Chinese language education in the United States.
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1. Introduction
2. Historical Overview of Chinese Language Education for Speakers of Other Languages in China and the United States
3. Chinese Government Policies and Initiatives on the International Popularization of Chinese: An Economics of Language Perspective
4. U.S. Policies and Initiatives for CFL Education
5. Understanding Chinese as a Foreign Language from the Perspective of Second Language Acquisition 6. Medium-of-Instruction Policy and Practices in CSL Classrooms
7. Technology in CFL Education
8. Chinese as a Foreign Language in K-12 Education
9. CFL Education at the College Level
10. The Teaching of Chinese to Heritage Language Learners at the Post-Secondary Level
11. Practice and Research on Chinese Language Learning in Study Abroad Contexts
12. Chinese Language Teachers' Pedagogical Adjustment and Classroom Management in Cross-cultural Contexts
13. CFL Teacher Preparation and Development.

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