Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Second or Foreign Language, edited by Ko-Yin Sung, addresses three emerging themes in the field of Chinese language teaching and learning. (1) Increasingly ubiquitous in all language learning and teaching, and for the learning of Chinese as a second language in particular, information and communication technology (ICT) can serve as an important and effective tool. Several chapters focus on how certain emerging ICT tools are applied in teaching and learning Chinese as a second language. (2) Due to Chinas economic and political influence, the number of students of all ages studying Chinese as a second languagebut especially young learnershas increased in many parts of the world. Despite this, the research into teaching Chinese to young learners has lagged behind. Several chapters investigate young learners motivations and effective methods for assisting them to master the Chinese language. (3) The writing system of the Chinese language poses many challenges for learners, especially those more familiar with alphabetical languages. In light of this difficulty in learning Chinese characters, some of the chapters identify effective teaching and learning strategies to master the Chinese language. This edited collection, with a focus on Chinese as a second or foreign language acquisition, consists of research studies that address one of three emerging themes: information and communication technology (ICT), young learners, and Chinese-character teaching and learning. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…