Teaching Writing in Chinese Speaking Areas / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780387263922 Publisher: Springer US Publication date: 07/27/2005 Series: Studies in Writing , #16 Edition description: 2005 Pages: 272 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d) One of the most civilized nations in history, China has a long-standing writing tradition and many Chinese texts have become world treasures. However, the way the Chinese teach writing in various countries in contemporary times is little known to the outside world, especially in Western countries. Undoubtedly, the Chinese have had an established traditional method of writing instruction. However, recent social and political developments have created the perception amongst both practitioners and researchers of a need for change. Whilst certain socio-political changes, both in Mainland China and in the territories, acted as agents for reform of the teaching of composition, the shape these reforms are taking has been due to many different influences, coming both from inside the countries themselves