Full Description
This volume brings together leading scholars in the field of Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) education to explore the nuanced dimensions of Chinese language teaching in the Nordic context. Through thoughtful examination of teaching practices, learner motivations, teacher emotions and identities, and pedagogical innovations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland, the book situates contemporary approaches within their historical context and considers future directions for the field. The contributions provide unique Nordic perspectives and valuable insights into CFL classroom practices, management, and beliefs, helping readers to better understand the realities and challenges faced by educators, as well as the innovative strategies they employ to support effective CFL teaching and learning across the region.
Contents
Teaching Chinese Language in Nordic Countries: An Overview.- Serendipity was Scarce - The Rise and Fall of Chinese at a Technical University in Sweden.- On the Linguistic Essence of Sinology Education and Research in Nordic Higher Institutions of Learning.- Exploring Student Motivation and Performance in Distance Chinese Learning in Sweden.- Exploring the integration of AI-based Chatbots in Danish Chinese Translation Classes: An Analysis of Student.- Cultivating Commitment: Exploring Motivational Dynamics in Finnish University Students Pursuing Chinese Language Studies Motivation and Teacher Support.- Enjoyment and Anxiety in Chinese Language Teaching: Understanding the Psychology of Chinese Language Teachers in Norway.- A Narrative Inquiry into a Chinese Immigrant Teacher's Beliefs and Identity in Finnish CSL Education.- Identity construction of non-native Chinese learners in Denmark in the post-Covid era: A Self-Determination Perspective.
