Over the past four decades, learning Chinese as a second language has transformed from individual small-scale endeavors to organized mass studies worldwide. In a fast-changing world, the field of L2 Chinese language education is confronted by unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This book presents recent pedagogical practices, innovations and research in L2 Chinese language education across five continents.
Bringing together a diverse range of leading researchers and educators, it showcases the latest knowledge, teaching-led research, innovative curriculum design and pedagogical practice in a variety of instructional contexts. Through a mix of overview chapters, empirical studies and critical discussions, the book addresses four key themes - formal instruction; language education technology; curriculum development; and critical overviews- and reflects the latest challenges and coping strategies for teaching and learning Chinese in an increasingly digital world.
It will be essential reading for researchers, teachers and students of Chinese as a second language, as well as curriculum developers and textbook writers.
Bringing together a diverse range of leading researchers and educators, it showcases the latest knowledge, teaching-led research, innovative curriculum design and pedagogical practice in a variety of instructional contexts. Through a mix of overview chapters, empirical studies and critical discussions, the book addresses four key themes - formal instruction; language education technology; curriculum development; and critical overviews- and reflects the latest challenges and coping strategies for teaching and learning Chinese in an increasingly digital world.
It will be essential reading for researchers, teachers and students of Chinese as a second language, as well as curriculum developers and textbook writers.
'This edited book is a valuable collection of articles, covering a diversity of interesting topics in the field of L2 Chinese teaching. Professionals in the field can benefit greatly from a broad range of highly original and insightful discussions offered by the authors on practical and important issues in the field.'
Boping Yuan, Reader in Chinese Language and Linguistics, University of Cambridge
Boping Yuan, Reader in Chinese Language and Linguistics, University of Cambridge