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Language, Culture and Identity in Two Chinese Community Schools|Sara Ganassin

Language, Culture and Identity in Two Chinese Community Schools : More Than One Way of Being Chinese?

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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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781788927222
  • ISBN-10: 1788927222
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
  • Publish Date: April 2020
  • Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.01 pounds
  • Page Count: 182

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