Learning Chinese as a Heritage Language: An Australian Perspective

by Guanglun Michael Mu

This book explores the fascinating topic of heritage language learning, looking in particular at Chinese Australians' learning of Chinese. The author studies the investment, challenges and benefits of heritage language learning across varied contexts including school, work, home and in the community. The book investigates how Chinese Australians navigate and negotiate their Chineseness and how resources are used to support their learning. The book...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1783094281
• ISBN13: 9781783094288
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.3"