Chinese Language Education in the United States [electronic resource] /
Ruan, Jiening.editor.
Zhang, Jie.editor.
Leung, Cynthia B.editor.
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
Language and education.
Educational policy.
Education and state.
Applied linguistics.
Chinese language.
Language Education.
Educational Policy and Politics.
Applied Linguistics.
Chinese.