The Routledge Handbook of the Sociopolitical Context of Language Learning - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1032503610 ISBN 13: 9781032503615

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2025

Riassunto

The Routledge Handbook of the Sociopolitical Context of Language Learning is a compelling examination of how language education must adapt to our rapidly changing world. This book explores the need for a fresh perspective on language learning, moving beyond traditional methods to address the complexities of today’s global landscape. It delves into the impact of geopolitical shifts, cultural exchanges, and social justice issues on language education.

The book offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical approaches, highlighting how language learning intersects with global politics and cultural diversity. It examines case studies from various countries, including Ukraine and Oman, to reveal how language policies and practices are evolving in response to contemporary challenges. By integrating themes of identity, equity, and intercultural understanding, the book presents groundbreaking content that pushes for more inclusive and effective language education.

Ideal for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of language learning, this book provides valuable perspectives on how to rethink and redesign language education to better serve a diverse and interconnected world. It offers practical strategies and thought-provoking analyses, making it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of modern language teaching and learning.

Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

Chapter 19 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Weixiao Wei is the author of three monographs: An Overview of Chinese Translation Studies at the Beginning of the 21st Century (2019), The History of Chinese Rhetoric (2022), and A Notional Analysis of Chinese Academic Discourse on China (2023). She has also served as editor or co-editor for three Routledge volumes: The Routledge Handbook of Chinese Studies (2021), China's Contemporary Image and Rhetoric Practice (2022) and The Routledge Handbook of Descriptive Rhetorical Studies and World Language (2023). Her recent projects include two forthcoming handbooks, set for publication in 2025: The Routledge Handbook of Endangered and Minority Languages and The Routledge Handbook of the Sociopolitical Context of Language Learning. Weixiao’s research and teaching focus on English rhetoric and composition, and she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Houston.

Der-lin Chao is Professor and Head of the Chinese BA in Language, Literature, and Translation and leads the MA in the Teaching of Chinese at Hunter College, City University of New York. She devotes herself to language program pedagogy, design, and evaluation; development of technology and web-based instructional materials; teacher education; proficiency-based language education; and the history of Chinese language instruction. In addition, she is thoroughly invested in developing extra-collegiate Chinese educational initiatives, including K-12 Chinese curriculum development and enhancement with partner schools throughout the New York City area.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2025
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1032503610
• ISBN 13: 9781032503615
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 548
• Redattore: Wei Weixiao, Chao Der-lin
• Contatto del produttore: Routledge; https://www.routledge-ny.com/; ; Stockst?dter Str. 20; Gro?ostheim; Bayern; Germania