Observations on the Past, Present, and Future of Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language.

Chi, T. Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ399183

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Observations on the Past, Present, and Future of Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language.

Chi, T. Richard

Journal of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, v24 n2 p109-22 May 1989

An exploration of trends in Chinese language instruction discusses textbook-oriented programs, language pedagogy research, overemphasis on reading, curriculum design, and ways to improve and make proficiency-oriented programs more effective. (25 references) (CB)

Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Language Proficiency, Language Research, Mandarin Chinese, Models, Second Language Instruction, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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