'I Have Been Dreaming about Chinese Becoming the Number One Language in the World': Chinese Language Educators' Language Ideologies in Myanmar

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  • Author(s): Lou, Kaiyang; Xiong, Tao (ORCID Xiong, Tao (ORCID 0000-0002-0522-8747); Peng, Yue (ORCID Peng, Yue (ORCID 0000-0003-2935-688X)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. 2023 44(1):65-77.
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
    Tests/Questionnaires
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      13
    • Subject Terms:
      Chinese; Language Attitudes; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Language Teachers; Faculty Development; Educational Policy; Teacher Attitudes; Positive Attitudes; Self Concept; Cultural Background; Social Capital; Economic Development; Language Planning; Language Role; Foreign Countries; Ethnicity; Career Development
    • Subject Terms:
      Burma
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/01434632.2022.2096051
    • ISSN:
      0143-4632
      1747-7557
    • Abstract:
      Along with China's economic development and expanding cultural influence, the Chinese language has attracted an increasing number of learners in Myanmar, a culturally and linguistically diverse country. However, little is known about local languageChinese teachers' language ideologies toward the Chinese language and Chinese language education against the societal, economic, and cultural backdrop in and beyond Myanmar, which constitutes what this study is intended to investigate. Data were collected from semi-structured interviews with 12 Chinese educators in Myanmar, followed by an inductive analysis process. Three themes were identified representing the educators' positive attitude toward viewing Chinese and Chinese language education as a resource for claiming cultural identity, accessing social capital, and enhancing regional relationships and development. The study yields implications relating to Myanmar's language and language education policy, the expansion of Chinese language education, and Chinese language educators' professional development.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1379168