Language, Culture and Identity in Two Chinese Community Schools - More than One Way of Being Chinese? (Hardcover)

This book investigates the social, political and educational role of community language education in migratory contexts. It draws on an ethnographic study that investigates the significance of Mandarin-Chinese community schooling in Britain as an intercultural space for those involved. To understand the interrelation of 'language', 'culture' and 'identity', the book adopts a 'bricolage' approach that brings together a range of theoretical perspectives. This book challenges homogenous and stereotypical constructions of Chinese language, culture and identity - such as the image of Chinese pupils as conformist and deferent learners - that are often repeated both in the media and in academic discussion.

General

Imprint:	Multilingual Matters
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Languages for Intercultural Communication and Education
Release date:	April 2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Sara Ganassin
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-78892-722-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Sociolinguistics Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > General
LSN:	1-78892-722-2
Barcode:	9781788927222

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