Chinese Students Writing In English

Author : Maria Leedham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135100100

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Chinese Students' Writing in English by Maria Leedham Pdf

Chinese students are the largest international student group in UK universities today, yet little is known about their undergraduate writing and the challenges they face. Drawing on the British Academic Written English corpus - a large corpus of proficient undergraduate student writing collected in the UK in the early 2000s - this study explores Chinese students’ written assignments in English in a range of university disciplines, contrasting these with assignments from British students. The study is supplemented by questionnaire and interview datasets with discipline lecturers, writing tutors and students, and provides a comprehensive picture of the Chinese student writer today. Theoretically framed through work within academic literacies and lexical priming, the author seeks to explore what we know about Chinese students’ writing and to extend these findings to undergraduate writing more generally. In a globalized educational environment, it is important for educators to understand differences in writing styles across the student body, and to move from the widespread deficit model of student writing towards a descriptive model which embraces different ways of achieving success. Chinese Students’ Writing in English will be of value to researchers, EAP tutors, and university lecturers teaching Chinese students in the UK, China, and other English or Chinese-speaking countries.

Author : Maria Leedham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135100032

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Chinese Students' Writing in English by Maria Leedham Pdf

Chinese students are the largest international student group in UK universities today, yet little is known about their undergraduate writing and the challenges they face. Drawing on the British Academic Written English corpus - a large corpus of proficient undergraduate student writing collected in the UK in the early 2000s - this study explores Chinese students’ written assignments in English in a range of university disciplines, contrasting these with assignments from British students. The study is supplemented by questionnaire and interview datasets with discipline lecturers, writing tutors and students, and provides a comprehensive picture of the Chinese student writer today. Theoretically framed through work within academic literacies and lexical priming, the author seeks to explore what we know about Chinese students’ writing and to extend these findings to undergraduate writing more generally. In a globalized educational environment, it is important for educators to understand differences in writing styles across the student body, and to move from the widespread deficit model of student writing towards a descriptive model which embraces different ways of achieving success. Chinese Students’ Writing in English will be of value to researchers, EAP tutors, and university lecturers teaching Chinese students in the UK, China, and other English or Chinese-speaking countries.

Author : Xinghua Liu,Anne McCabe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789811064159

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Attitudinal Evaluation in Chinese University Students’ English Writing by Xinghua Liu,Anne McCabe Pdf

This book offers up-to-date insights into the long-standing controversy of whether or not Chinese learners of English adequately express their attitudes in written English. It compares four writing datasets from three groups of student writers (e.g., English-speaking students’ English texts, Chinese-speaking students’ Chinese texts, and both English and Chinese texts produced by the same group of Chinese-speaking students majoring in English), and applies the appraisal framework, an analytical tool developed in the field of Systemic Functional Linguistics. The book provides a nuanced view of the deployment of attitudinal patterns and the linguistic resources used for attitudinal evaluation in Chinese students’ English writing. Accordingly, it offers a valuable resource for all those interested in second language writing, contrastive rhetoric, second language acquisition and systemic functional linguistics.

Author : John Talbot Platt,Heidi Weber,Ho Mian Lian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Anglais (Langue) - Variation
ISBN : 071020194X

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The New Englishes by John Talbot Platt,Heidi Weber,Ho Mian Lian Pdf

Author : Gek Ling Lee
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 9971692635

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Teaching English to Students from China by Gek Ling Lee Pdf

This text provides teachers of English to Chinese students with information on the linguistic, cultural and pedagogical backgrounds of these students. It analyses the importance of this background, and offers information on successful classroom teaching methods and student learning strategies.

Author : Andy Kirkpatrick,Zhichang Xu
Publisher : Parlor Press LLC
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781602353039

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Chinese Rhetoric and Writing by Andy Kirkpatrick,Zhichang Xu Pdf

Andy Kirkpatrick and and Zhichang Xu offer a response to the argument that Chinese students’ academic writing in English is influenced by “culturally nuanced rhetorical baggage that is uniquely Chinese and hard to eradicate.” Noting that this argument draws from “an essentially monolingual and Anglo-centric view of writing,” they point out that the rapid growth in the use of English worldwide calls for “a radical reassessment of what English is in today’s world.” The result is a book that provides teachers of writing, and in particular those involved in the teaching of English academic writing to Chinese students, an introduction to key stages in the development of Chinese rhetoric, a wide-ranging field with a history of several thousand years. Understanding this important rhetorical tradition provides a strong foundation for assessing and responding to the writing of this growing group of students.

Author : Jennifer Jenkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135124403

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English as a Lingua Franca in the International University by Jennifer Jenkins Pdf

In this book, Jennifer Jenkins, one of the leading proponents of English as a Lingua Franca, explores current academic English language policy in higher education around the world. Universities around the world are increasingly presenting themselves as "international" but their English language policies do not necessarily reflect this, even as the diversity of their student bodies grows. While there have been a number of attempts to explore the implications of this diversity from a cultural perspective, little has been said from the linguistic point of view, and in particular, about the implications for what kind(s) of English are appropriate for English lingua franca communication in international higher education. Throughout the book Jenkins considers the policies of English language universities in terms of the language attitudes and ideologies of university management and staff globally, and of international students in a UK setting. The book concludes by considering the implications for current policies and practices, and what is needed in order for universities to bring themselves in line linguistically with the international status they claim. English as a Lingua Franca in the International University is an essential read for researchers and postgraduate students working in the areas of Global Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca and English for Academic Purposes.

Author : Mike Courtney,Xiangping Du
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-18
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9781473910522

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Study Skills for Chinese Students by Mike Courtney,Xiangping Du Pdf

This is a really useful and comprehensive guide for Chinese students about the essential academic skills needed for successful study in higher education in the UK. It covers all skill areas as well as general information for Chinese students new to the UK academic environment.′ - Julie Watson, Principal Teaching Fellow in e-Learning and Head of eLanguages, University of Southampton Leaving China to study in the UK for the first time can be a daunting experience. You will be entering a new country and education system with its own culture, customs and values, some of which will be totally different from those back home. You will need to acquaint yourself with these differences to achieve your goals while studying in the UK and make the most of your stay. You may be finding it difficult to find this information, you may even be feeling anxious about the move or struggling to fit into your new environment. Help is at hand! This easy-to-read book is designed to be your companion throughout your university studies in the UK, providing practical information and skills and strategies for success. This guide: Introduces you to many life skills needed to support your studies in the UK, such as food, socialising and local amenities Contains information regarding UK assessment, lectures, seminars, campus life and support available from faculty Covers language and comprehension skills to help you communicate in your work and in the classroom with peers Explains the main differences between Eastern and Western thinking and culture Includes research skills and strategies for dissertations, essays and exams. Other useful features: Xiangping has included study tips in Chinese to help you fully understand each chapter Key words in each chapter are also provided in Chinese, alongside a test on the topic Hear from other Chinese students about their own experiences studying in the UK. This essential guide will help you to flourish in your UK studies and enjoy yourself along the way! The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips and resources for study success!

Author : Xiaoye You
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780809386918

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Writing in the Devil's Tongue by Xiaoye You Pdf

Winner, CCCC Outstanding Book Award Until recently, American composition scholars have studied writing instruction mainly within the borders of their own nation, rarely considering English composition in the global context in which writing in English is increasingly taught. Writing in the Devil’s Tongue challenges this anachronistic approach by examining the history of English composition instruction in an East Asian country. Author Xiaoye You offers scholars a chance to observe how a nation changed from monolingual writing practices to bilingual writing instruction in a school setting. You makes extensive use of archival sources to help trace bilingual writing instruction in China back to 1862, when English was first taught in government schools. Treating the Chinese pursuit of modernity as the overarching theme, he explores how the entry of Anglo-American rhetoric and composition challenged and altered the traditional monolithic practice of teaching Chinese writing in the Confucian spirit. The author focuses on four aspects of this history: the Chinese negotiation with Anglo-American rhetoric, their search for innovative approaches to instruction, students’ situated use of English writing, and local scholarship in English composition. Unlike previous composition histories, which have tended to focus on institutional, disciplinary, and pedagogical issues, Writing in the Devil’s Tongue brings students back to center stage by featuring several passages written by them in each chapter. These passages not only showcase rhetorical and linguistic features of their writings but also serve as representative anecdotes that reveal the complex ways in which students, responding to their situations, performed multivalent, intercultural discourses. In addition, You moves out of the classroom and into the historical, cultural, and political contexts that shaped both Chinese writing and composing practices and the pedagogies that were adopted to teach English to Chinese in China. Teachers, students, and scholars reading this book will learn a great deal about the political and cultural impact that teaching English composition has had in China and about the ways in which Chinese writing and composition continues to be shaped by rich and diverse cultural traditions and political discourses. In showcasing the Chinese struggle with teaching and practicing bilingual composition, Writing in the Devil’s Tongue alerts American writing scholars and teachers to an outdated English monolingual mentality and urges them to modify their rhetorical assumptions, pedagogical approaches, and writing practices in the age of globalization.

Author : Barry Lee Reynolds,Mark Feng Teng
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501512445

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Innovative Approaches in Teaching English Writing to Chinese Speakers by Barry Lee Reynolds,Mark Feng Teng Pdf

Informed by theory, research, and classroom practice, the volume provides a systematic overview of critical L2 writing issues. Additionally, with the aim to support instruction across all levels of education for Chinese speakers, this book introduces pre-service and in-service teachers to new teaching ideas, techniques, and practice.

Author : Qin Herzberg,Larry Herzberg,Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim,Jennifer Redmann
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Chinese language
ISBN : 9780300217988

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A Writing Guide for Learners of Chinese by Qin Herzberg,Larry Herzberg,Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim,Jennifer Redmann Pdf

An accessible guide to writing Chinese at the intermediate level An easy way to add more writing practice to the intermediate Chinese curriculum, this guide helps Chinese learners express themselves correctly on common everyday topics and for common social purposes. It is structured around the MPG teaching methodology for writing, which is model based, process oriented, and genre focused, to improve students' vocabulary and sentence- and paragraph-building skills. By providing sample texts with vocabulary, tips, and strategies for success in using those texts as models, this book will teach students to write biographical, creative, business, and personal content.

Author : Suzanne Hidi,Pietro Boscolo
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781849508216

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Writing and Motivation by Suzanne Hidi,Pietro Boscolo Pdf

The aim of this volume is to bring together contributions from international research on writing and motivation. It not only addresses the basic question of how motivation to write can be fostered, but also provides analyses of conceptual and theoretical issues at the intersection of the topics of motivation and writing. What emerges from the various chapters is that the motivational aspects of writing represent a rich, productive and partially still unexplored research field. This volume is a step in the direction of a more systematic analysis of the problems as well as an effort to present and compare various models, perspectives and methods of motivation and writing. It addresses the implications of writing instruction based on the 2 main approaches to writing research: cognitive and socio-cultural. It provides systematic analysis of the various models, perspectives, and methods of motivation and writing. It brings together the international research available in this burgeoning field.

Author : Barry Lee Reynolds,Mark Feng Teng
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781501512445

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Innovative Approaches in Teaching English Writing to Chinese Speakers by Barry Lee Reynolds,Mark Feng Teng Pdf

Informed by theory, research, and classroom practice, the volume provides a systematic overview of critical L2 writing issues. Additionally, with the aim to support instruction across all levels of education for Chinese speakers, this book introduces pre-service and in-service teachers to new teaching ideas, techniques, and practice.

Author : Andy Kirkpatrick,Zhichang Xu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : OCLC:1000357921

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Chinese Rhetoric and Writing by Andy Kirkpatrick,Zhichang Xu Pdf

The authors of Chinese Rhetoric and Writing offer a response to the argument that Chinese students' academic writing in English is influenced by "culturally nuanced rhetorical baggage that is uniquely Chinese and hard to eradicate." Noting that this argument draws from "an essentially monolingual and Anglo-centric view of writing," they point out that the rapid growth in the use of English worldwide calls for "a radical reassessment of what English is in today's world." The result is a book that provides teachers of writing, and in particular those involved in the teaching of English academic writing to Chinese students, an introduction to key stages in the development of Chinese rhetoric, a wide-ranging field with a history of several thousand years. Understanding this important rhetorical tradition provides a strong foundation for assessing and responding to the writing of this growing group of students.

Author : Boping Yuan,Kan Qian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317835196

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Developing Writing Skills in Chinese by Boping Yuan,Kan Qian Pdf

Written by experienced teachers and thoroughly trialled with non-native students of Chinese, this much-needed text helps students to write coherently, clearly and appropriately in a variety of contexts.