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  1. 1. Strategies for Teaching and Maintaining Chinese as Heritage Language for Chinese Children in Sweden : An investigation for identifying strategies that Chinese parents use helping their children learn and maintain their heritage language

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Bertil Wanner; [2023]
    Keywords : Heritage language maintenance; mother tongue education; children learning Chinese; language proficiency; language maintenance; 承袭语言传承 母语教育 儿童汉语学习 语言能力 语言传承;

    Abstract : Chinese as a heritage language is one of the fastest lost languages in the world. In fact, in most Chinese families that have left China, the heritage language is lost by the second generation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cultural Genocide within International Law : A Legal Analysis of Power Dynamics

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Jinan I M Rawab; [2023]
    Keywords : International Law; Human Rights; Genocide Convention; Cultural Genocide; Law Cases; United Nations; Power Dynamics;

    Abstract : The crime of cultural genocide refers to the deliberate and systematic destruction or erasure of the cultural heritage, traditions, practices, and institutions of a group. It involves actions or policies aimed at undermining, suppressing, or eradicating the unique elements that define a culture, such as its language, customs, beliefs and way of life. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are Russian loanwords more permanent than the Sino-Russian treaties? : A study of the integration and use of Russian lexical borrowings in Modern Standard Chinese with a historical perspective on language contact

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Katja Pomortseva; [2022]
    Keywords : Chinese; Russian; loanwords; language contact; word frequency; lexical borrowing; corpus linguistics;

    Abstract : China and Russia began their shared history in the 17th century and have since had stable and unstable language contact which has had an effect on the Russian-Chinese linguistic exchange. This study explores the integration and use of Russian loanwords in Modern Standard Chinese by using two quantitative methods. READ MORE

  5. 4. YOUNG CHINESE LEARNERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD CODE-SWITCHING IN ENGLISH

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Neda Soghari Vash; [2021-12-29]
    Keywords : English; Code-switching; attitude; English language; Chinese language; young learners; first language; bilingual teaching strategy;

    Abstract : It is quite challenging for young students to learn English as a second language. To alleviate this, supporting teaching methods can be used within English learning classes. Teachers play a significant role in students' learning process. They have the responsibility to provide students appropriate learning experiences and support. READ MORE

  6. 5. LYNK&CO CIRC : WHAT IF THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS EMBRACED A CIRCULAR MINDSET?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Karl Marteliusson; [2018]
    Keywords : Circular Economy Automotive Design;

    Abstract : This project is questioning our modern way of life. With the current capitalistic economy we are draining the world on resources and creating inequality among people. It is often said the the capitalistic system is lifting people out of poverty and there is no better way. READ MORE