Minority Languages, Education and Communities in China

by L. Tsung

Overview

The book outlines the evolution and role of minority languages locally and nationally; it investigates current educational language policies in minority areas; and it assesses the social and economic outcomes of language change for communities in contemporary China.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230551480
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	03/19/2009
Series:	Palgrave Studies in Minority Languages and Communities
Edition description:	2009
Pages:	239
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

JOHN CLEVERLEY, Koori Centre, University of Sydney, Australia

Table of Contents

List of Maps, Figures and Tables Foreword: J.Cleverley Preface Series Editor's Preface Abbreviations Introduction Profile Minorities in the Past: Historical Experience New Policies and Practice under Communism Minority Language Issues under the Open Door Policies and Practice: A Case Study in Yunnan Policies and Practice: A Case Study in Xinjiang Language Policies and Prospects in Hong Kong Progress, Challenges and Prospects Appendices Notes Bibliography Index