Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts: Multimodality and Literacy in the New Media Age

Tsung, Linda (Editor)/ Cruickshank, Ken (Editor)

ISBN 10: 144119231X / ISBN 13: 9781441192318

Published by Continuum Intl Pub Group, 2012

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reprint edition. 232 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching and Learning Chinese in Global Contexts: Multimodality and Literacy in the New Media Age
• Publisher: Continuum Intl Pub Group
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144119231X
• ISBN 13: 9781441192318
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.39 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Although there is an extensive literature on the teaching of English as a Second or Other Language, there is very little published research on the teaching or learning of Chinese in similar contexts.  This book is the first to bring together research into the teaching and learning of Chinese as a foreign language to non-native speakers, as a second language to minority groups and as a heritage/community language in the diaspora.

The volume showcases the contribution of researchers working in such areas as language teaching and learning, policy development, language assessment, language development, bilingualism, all within the context of Chinese as a Second or Other Language.

This is an exciting extension of teaching research beyond the traditional TESOL field and with be of interest to researchers and practioners working in applied linguistics and Chinese language education worldwide.

About the Authors

Linda Tsung is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia.

Ken Cruickshank is Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney, Australia.