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Title: A Standalone but Not Lonely Language: Chinese Linguistic Environment and Education in Singapore Context
Language: English
Authors: Min, Huang, Kangdi, Cheng
Source: Journal of Education and Learning. 2016 5(4):221-233.
Availability: Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1120 Finch Avenue West Suite 701-309, Toronto, OH M3J 3H7, Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Programs, Chinese, Course Descriptions, Multilingualism, Bilingual Education, Educational Policy, Educational History, Educational Environment, Special Programs, Social Action, Activism, Barriers, Educational Development, Educational Practices
Geographic Terms: Singapore
ISSN: 1927-5250
Abstract: Bilingual education policy in Singapore permits the students learn both English as working language and mother tongues, such as Chinese, as L2 anchoring to culture heritage. Starting from historical and sociolinguistic reasons, this paper is intended to provide a panoramic view of Chinese education in Singapore, clarify and compare Chinese education syllabi on different levels from primary schools to pre-university schools, cover social movement support on promoting Chinese learning and use in this multilingual society. Meanwhile, Singapore's success in bilingual education cannot hide its own problems. The status of Chinese dialects, the competitive role of English, the rational and practicality for proficient bilingual users, the choice of teaching methodologies between L1 and L2, are all remaining open to further discussing and probing for language policy making and modification in the future.
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Number of References: 27
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1117876
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