Acquisition Of Word Order In Chinese As A Foreign Language

Author : Wenying Jiang
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783110216196

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Acquisition of Word Order in Chinese as a Foreign Language by Wenying Jiang Pdf

Research in the field of Chinese as a second/foreign language (L2) acquisition, at present, does not match the increasing demand to learn Chinese as an L2, given that Chinese is the fastest growing foreign language in countries such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, Canada, UK and Australia. Particularly, research in Chinese L2 word order acquisition requires more attention because word order plays a more complex role in Chinese than in English due to the fact that Chinese relies heavily on word order for information structuring. Experience with Chinese L2 learning and teaching shows that Chinese word order errors are a significant problem with adult English-speaking learners. However, Chinese L2 researchers and teachers are left with no means to adequately describe and explain these errors for instruction purposes. This book is specifically written to provide such a means for them to understand Chinese word order, to describe and explain Chinese word order errors and also to help treat such errors in L2 classrooms. The centrality of word order in Chinese grammar and the emerging popularity of learning Chinese L2 make this book an important resource for both the learner and the teacher.

Author : Wenying Jiang
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Chinese language
ISBN : 9783110216189

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Acquisition of Word Order in Chinese as a Foreign Language by Wenying Jiang Pdf

"In this book, linguistic achievements of word order studies in Chinese have been applied to Chinese second language acquisition research. By analyzing a great number of word order errors made by learners of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL), this book has developed a method for describing and explaining Chinese word order errors. With this method, the book has the potential to empower CFL teachers all over the world to teach Chinese in an informed manner, and particularly to teach Chinese word order more effectively and efficiently." --Book Jacket.

Author : Istvan Kecskes,Chaofen Sun
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317336563

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Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research by Istvan Kecskes,Chaofen Sun Pdf

Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research presents and discusses research projects that serve as theoretical grounding for improving the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language (CSL) in order to help researchers and practitioners better understand the acquisition, development, and use of CSL. With the exception of the first chapter, which is state-of-the-art, each chapter makes an attempt to bring together theory and practice by focusing on theory building and theory application in practice. The book is organized around areas where most future research is needed in CSL: phonology, semantics, grammar, and pragmatics. Consisting of contributions from an international group of scholars working on cutting-edge research, this is the ideal text for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners in the area of Chinese as a second or foreign language.

Author : Istvan Kecskes,Chaofen Sun
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317336556

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Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research by Istvan Kecskes,Chaofen Sun Pdf

Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research presents and discusses research projects that serve as theoretical grounding for improving the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language (CSL) in order to help researchers and practitioners better understand the acquisition, development, and use of CSL. With the exception of the first chapter, which is state-of-the-art, each chapter makes an attempt to bring together theory and practice by focusing on theory building and theory application in practice. The book is organized around areas where most future research is needed in CSL: phonology, semantics, grammar, and pragmatics. Consisting of contributions from an international group of scholars working on cutting-edge research, this is the ideal text for researchers, graduate students, and practitioners in the area of Chinese as a second or foreign language.

Author : Xiaohong Wen
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783039432707

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The Acquisition of Chinese as a First and Second Language by Xiaohong Wen Pdf

This volume, through highly selective and rigorous review processes, has collected eight empirical studies showcasing research advances in multiple domains including child first language, adult additional language, and heritage language acquisition. The studies are theoretically motivated and have adopted a spectrum of innovative methodological strategies to achieve a broader understanding of the nature of learning and the learning process. The volume encompasses a wide range of contents: 1) The L1 and L2 acquisition of syntax, semantics, phonetics, and the syntax-discourse interface; 2) Data comparisons across different learner groups: L1 Chinese children, L2 Chinese learners, and Chinese heritage speakers; 3) Acquisition of language skills: speaking, listening, and writing; and last but not least, 4) Instructional interventions including consciousness-raising and metacognitive strategy training. The volume is intended to bridge the gap between research and instruction by helping teachers understand their students and their learning. Informed by research, teachers can opt for appropriate pedagogical approaches and instructional conditions for their students. The volume is guest-edited by Xiaohong Wen, Professor in Applied Linguistics and Chinese language Acquisition at the University of Houston.

Author : Linjun Zhang,Zaizhu Han,Yang Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832529522

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Reading acquisition of chinese as a second/foreign language by Linjun Zhang,Zaizhu Han,Yang Zhang Pdf

Author : Chuanren Ke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-29
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317367901

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition by Chuanren Ke Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is the first reference work of its kind. The handbook contains twenty contributions from leading experts in the field of Chinese SLA, covering a wide range of topics such as social contexts, linguistic perspectives, skill learning, individual differences and learning settings and testing. Each chapter covers historical perspectives, core issues and key findings, research approaches, pedagogical implications, future research direction and additional references. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Second Language Acquisition is an essential reference for Chinese language teachers and researchers in Chinese applied linguistics and second language acquisition.

Author : Dongbo Zhang,Chin-Hsi Lin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811040894

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Chinese as a Second Language Assessment by Dongbo Zhang,Chin-Hsi Lin Pdf

This book brings together 13 original research papers that address emerging issues in the assessment of Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) in five major areas, including standards in CSL assessment; development of CSL tests; assessment of diverse knowledge and skills; computer-supported assessment; and CSL assessment in relation to instruction and teachers’ assessment competence. It goes beyond the psychometric testing of Chinese and provides cutting-edge examinations of the interfaces of assessment with sociology of language, acquisition, pedagogy, and modern technologies, as well as teacher education. Given its unique features and broad range of topics, the book offers an intriguing and valuable resource, not only for scholars and researchers but also teacher educators and assessment practitioners who are directly or indirectly involved in CSL assessment.

Author : Yang Frank Gong,Chun Lai,Jinghe Han,Chan Lu,Sihui Echo Ke
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832545089

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Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign or Second Language: The Educational Psychology Perspective by Yang Frank Gong,Chun Lai,Jinghe Han,Chan Lu,Sihui Echo Ke Pdf

Over the past two decades, Chinese as a foreign or second language (CFL/CSL) has been increasingly taught and learnt as an important language both within and outside China. Studies in the field have attempted to address deep-seated tensions between existing educational ideologies, concepts, strategies, and approaches and student learning process and performance, and between existent teaching methods and techniques and the globalization of Chinese language education.

Author : Linjun Zhang,Zaizhu Han,Yang Zhang
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832536919

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Reading Acquisition of Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language, Volume II by Linjun Zhang,Zaizhu Han,Yang Zhang Pdf

Author : Janet Zhiqun Xing
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9789622097629

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Teaching and Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language by Janet Zhiqun Xing Pdf

This book provides a research-based account of how to teach and learn Chinese as a foreign language. In addition to the discussion of relevant second/foreign language research, this volume gives detailed information on ways to develop a pedagogical modelthat is uniquely suited to teaching Chinese in five key areas: pronunciation (tones and pinyin), characters and words, sentences (when and why different sentence structures are used), discourse and pragmatic competence (coherence and genre), and cultural competence. Specially written for Chinese language teachers, student teachers and applied linguists, this is the first book written in English that systematically addresses all major aspects involved in teaching and learning Chinese as a foreign language. This book covers all the fundamental grammar elements in Chinese, explains their functions in discourse and communication, and explores different strategies for teaching and engaging students in learning the language.

Author : Chris Shei
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781351819398

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The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis by Chris Shei Pdf

Chinese is a discourse-oriented language and the underlying mechanisms of the language involve encoding and decoding so the language can be correctly delivered and understood. To date, there has been a lack of consolidation at the discourse level such that a reference framework for understanding the language in a top-down fashion is still underdeveloped. The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Discourse Analysis is the first to showcase the latest research in the field of Chinese discourse analysis to consolidate existing findings, put the language in both theoretical and socio-functional perspectives, offer guidance and insights for further research and inspire innovative ideas for exploring the Chinese language in the discourse domain. The book is aimed at both students and scholars researching in the areas of Chinese linguistics and discourse analysis.

Author : Istvan Kecskes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319540276

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Explorations into Chinese as a Second Language by Istvan Kecskes Pdf

This volume explores how linguistic research can support the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language. It responds to a rapidly growing interest in the Chinese language all over the world, and answers the need for a strong research background for the discipline. Without that, Chinese language learning remains only a unique experience and/or a useful education challenge. The first section explores crucial issues about the structure and use of Chinese as a Second Language such as word-order, noun-noun compounds, meaning-making in writing, pronunciation and stress and tone. The second section explores the learning of Chinese by seeking answer to questions about difficulties, expectations, beliefs, use of corpus and learning how to express necessity. The authors coming from eight different countries demonstrate how existing knowledge has been generated, bring together different lines of research, point out tendencies in the field, demonstrate and explain what tools and methods researchers can use to address major issues in the field, and give direction to what future research should focus on.

Author : Xiaohong Wen,Xin Jiang
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781351208666

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Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language by Xiaohong Wen,Xin Jiang Pdf

Studies on Learning and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language represents the current advances in the field. It showcases theoretically motivated empirical studies and diverse methods used for a better understanding of how Chinese language is acquired as a second or foreign language. This contributes to L2 acquisition research in general and L2 Chinese specifically. Furthermore, this research is useful for teachers seeking to understand their students’ learning processes and adjust their pedagogical approach for more effective instruction. The book bridges the gap between research and instruction by providing pedagogical implications rooted in empirical findings.

Author : Istvan Kecskes
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781614512554

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Research in Chinese as a Second Language by Istvan Kecskes Pdf

The book aims to address one of the main problems of Chinese language teaching: lack of research base. The rapidly growing interest in Chinese language teaching has not resulted in the development of a strong research background. This book attempts to change the current situation. The volume consists of three chapters. Chapter I: Research Base for Practice contains three papers, each of which uses research findings as a basis for solving issues connected with practical language teaching. Chapter II: Integrating Culture and Language is about one of the most intriguing topics of current language-oriented research: how to integrate culture into the process of language teaching. Chapter III: Acquisition of Language Structures consists of studies that investigate the acquisition of certain grammatical structures in Chinese. There are only a few papers in the literature on this issue, so the articles in this chapter are especially important for further research. One of the most important features of the volume is that each paper makes an attempt to bring together theory and practice by focusing on theory-building based on practice or theory application in practice. Thus the book can be recommended to both researchers and practitioners.