@article{1441578, author = {Kay Cheng, Soh,}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1441578}, title = {Teaching Chinese language in Singapore : cultural teaching and development /}, abstract = {This book is cast in a Singaporean context in which Chinese Language is taught as a second language with an emphasis on communicational skills. It showcases ideas on including cultural teaching to enhance second language learning for more effective outcomes. As a collection of chapters relevant to cultural teaching, the book seeks to enthuse Chinese Language educators to incorporate elements of Chinese culture into their lessons. It is practice-oriented and provides examples using Chinese language textbooks, with suggestions for post-lesson activities. It also documents and discusses the needed developments of Singapore's Chinese culture with references to the three popular co-curricular activities of Chinese music, drama (crosstalk), and dance in schools.}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7066-4}, recid = {1441578}, pages = {1 online resource (xiii, 123 pages) :}, }