| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Routledge studies in applied linguistics |
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Routledge studies in applied linguistics.
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| Contents |
The Cantonese language / Robert S. Bauer and John C. Wakefield -- Teaching and learning Cantonese as a second language : language attitudes and learning hurdles / Siu-lun Lee -- Learning Cantonese in the work context of Hong Kong : needs, practices, and benefits / Winnie Chor -- A study on learner needs for Cantonese as a foreign language : CFL curriculum design in North America / Raymond Pai -- Teaching Cantonese as part of a general education program : issues and challenges / Matthew B. Christensen -- My Cantonese odyssey / Robert S. Bauer -- Self-reflective ethnographic analysis of a Singaporean learner of Hong Kong Cantonese / Lian-Hee Wee -- "Do you dream in Cantonese?" : the long road to a competent L2 / John Guest -- Striving for linguistic and cultural assimilation in Hong Kong / John C. Wakefield -- Cantonese as seen from the eyes of Japanese / Shin Kataoka -- From oracy to literacy : the role of Cantonese in L2 Chinese language teaching / Shui Duen Chan -- L2 oral Cantonese narrative development in ethnic minority children of Hong Kong / Cheung Hin Tat -- Teaching jyutping to non-Chinese speaking secondary school students in Hong Kong / Chaak Ming Lau and Peggy Pik Ki Mok |
| Summary |
"Cantonese is a language from southern China that is spoken by roughly 70 million people worldwide. It is the language of Hong Kong cinema and has traditionally been the most prominent language spoken in Chinatowns around the world. People choose to learn Cantonese for a variety of social and economic reasons: because it is a heritage language that one's relatives speak; because it is the language of one's partner and monolingual in-laws; because it is necessary for living and working in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, or other Cantonese-speaking communities; because it is the bridge to fully appreciating and understanding Cantonese culture; or simply because it is an irresistible challenge. Whatever the motivation, more and more people are choosing to learn Cantonese as an additional language. This book discusses many issues related to both acquiring and teaching Cantonese. If you are a learner of Cantonese, this long overdue volume is essential to understanding both the grammatical and the social issues involved with learning this notoriously difficult language. If you are a teacher, this book will be invaluable to gaining insight into your students' motivations and needs. And finally, if you are an applied linguist, the unique aspects related to the acquisition of Cantonese offer a fascinating contribution to the literature"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Chinese language -- Study and teaching.
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Cantonese dialects.
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Second language acquisition.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY -- Southeast Asian Languages.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Study & Teaching.
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Cantonese dialects
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Chinese language -- Study and teaching
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Second language acquisition
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wakefield, John (John C.), editor.
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| LC no. |
2020693680 |
| ISBN |
9781351184236 |
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1351184237 |
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9781351184250 |
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1351184253 |
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9781351184243 |
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1351184245 |
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9781351184229 |
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1351184229 |
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