Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students

Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students

Practical Mandarin among non-Chinese speakers is essential in learning Mandarin as foreign language. It is observed that the actual use of a foreign language differs greatly from classroom learning. For instance, a non-Chinese student who travels to China will perform differently in actual Mandarin...

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Main Authors: Yong, Ying Mei, Cheng, Ching Yee, Lee, Chia Kuang
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
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Published: Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) 2016
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HD28 Management. Industrial Management
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spelling ump-120192017-08-14T04:38:38Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/12019/ Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students Yong, Ying Mei Cheng, Ching Yee Lee, Chia Kuang HD28 Management. Industrial Management Practical Mandarin among non-Chinese speakers is essential in learning Mandarin as foreign language. It is observed that the actual use of a foreign language differs greatly from classroom learning. For instance, a non-Chinese student who travels to China will perform differently in actual Mandarin speaking situations. Previous research substantiated that foreign language experience enable learners to improve their communication competencies in every domain. Studies have been carried out in this area but the language performances of Mandarin learners in real speaking circumstances such as travelling, has not raised much scholarly interest. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of practical Mandarin among non-Chinese students after they attended the Mandarin courses. A total of 10 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang who have joined a short-term learning and travelling program in China have been recruited to fill out a set of questionnaire. It examines their actual use of practical Mandarin after practicing their Mandarin in China. The findings are presented in the form of descriptive statistics such as topic of practical Mandarin, target audience, types of mastered language skills, challenges in practical Mandarin and selfevaluation of practical Mandarin. Accordingly, this article offers useful suggestions and strategies to enhance practical Mandarin among non-Chinese students. Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) 2016 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/12019/1/Abstract-Analysis%20of%20Practical%20Mandarin%20during%20Short-term%20Learning%20and%20Traveling%20Program%20in%20China%20among%20Non-%20Chinese%20Students.pdf application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/12019/7/pbmsk-2016-yong-Analysis%20of%20Practical%20Mandarin.pdf Yong, Ying Mei and Cheng, Ching Yee and Lee, Chia Kuang (2016) Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students. In: Proceedings of ILTC 2016: International Language and Tourism Conference 2016, 21-22 January 2016 , International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Malaysia. pp. 1-11.. ISBN 978-967-467-000-9 http://www.iium.edu.my/sites/default/files/FRONT%20PAGE%20OF%20ILTC%202016%20&%20TABLE%20OF%20CONTENTS.pdf
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Yong, Ying Mei
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Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
description Practical Mandarin among non-Chinese speakers is essential in learning Mandarin as foreign language. It is observed that the actual use of a foreign language differs greatly from classroom learning. For instance, a non-Chinese student who travels to China will perform differently in actual Mandarin speaking situations. Previous research substantiated that foreign language experience enable learners to improve their communication competencies in every domain. Studies have been carried out in this area but the language performances of Mandarin learners in real speaking circumstances such as travelling, has not raised much scholarly interest. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of practical Mandarin among non-Chinese students after they attended the Mandarin courses. A total of 10 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang who have joined a short-term learning and travelling program in China have been recruited to fill out a set of questionnaire. It examines their actual use of practical Mandarin after practicing their Mandarin in China. The findings are presented in the form of descriptive statistics such as topic of practical Mandarin, target audience, types of mastered language skills, challenges in practical Mandarin and selfevaluation of practical Mandarin. Accordingly, this article offers useful suggestions and strategies to enhance practical Mandarin among non-Chinese students.
format Conference or Workshop Item
author Yong, Ying Mei
Cheng, Ching Yee
Lee, Chia Kuang
author_facet Yong, Ying Mei
Cheng, Ching Yee
Lee, Chia Kuang
author_sort Yong, Ying Mei
title Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
title_short Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
title_full Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
title_fullStr Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of Practical Mandarin during Short-term Learning and Traveling Program in China among Non-Chinese Students
title_sort analysis of practical mandarin during short-term learning and traveling program in china among non-chinese students
publisher Kulliyyah of Languages and Management (KLM), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
publishDate 2016
url http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/12019/
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