China's Assimilationist Language Policy : The Impact on Indigenous/Minority Literacy and Social Harmony
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Comparative Development and Policy in Asia
ISBN-10
1138657204
ISBN-13
9781138657205
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 3rd, 2016
Print length
242 Pages
Weight
453 grams
Product Classification:
Ethnic studies
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This book assesses the current state of indigenous and minority language policy in China. It considers especially language policy in the education system, including in higher education, and provides detailed case studies of how particular ethnic minorities are being affected by the integrationist approach.
China has huge ethnic minorities over 40 different groups with a total population of over 100 million. Over time Chinas policies towards minority languages have varied, changing from policies which have accommodated minority languages to policies which have encouraged integration. At present integrationist policies predominate, notably in the education system, where instruction in minority languages is being edged out in favour of instruction in Mandarin Chinese. This book assesses the current state of indigenous and minority language policy in China. It considers especially language policy in the education system, including in higher education, and provides detailed case studies of how particular ethnic minorities are being affected by the integrationist, or assimilationist, approach.
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