Cynthia B. Leung – författare

Literacy researchers and educators are currently involved in exciting international literacy projects. However, many in the field are not aware of these initiatives. In compiling this edited volume, our intent is to provide a resource book for university instructors and research faculty with examples of international literacy projects and what was learned from the projects. Chapter contributors offer stories of real people who collaborate across nations to exchange ideas, promote literacy development, and increase global understandings. The literacy initiatives presented in this book show how literacy colleagues have provided opportunities for students and educators of different countries to communicate in meaningful ways. Through international literacy projects and research, participants work to forge relationships based on mutual respect, despite their differing cultures and languages. They see their work as based on the mutual connectedness to the human community.

This book offers historical, philosophical, and sociocultural perspectives on Chinese language education for speakers of other languages with a special focus on Chinese language education in the United States. It provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary look at changes in CFL/CSL education over time in China and the U.S. and the philosophical, political and sociocultural influences that led to these changes. The essays address a wide array of topics related to Chinese language education, including:  A historical overview of the fieldTheories that apply to CFL/CSL learningPolicies and initiatives for CFL/CSL by the Chinese and U.S. governmentsMedium of instructionCurriculum and instruction for CFL/CSL learners at K-12 and college levelsTechnology for CFL/CSL educationChinese language learning for heritage learnersCFL in study abroad contextsCFL teacher education and training

This work is essential reading forscholars and students interested in gaining a greater understanding of Chinese language education in the two countries and around the world.