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Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 8(3C), pp. 91 - 94
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081611
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The Value of Cultural Immersions in Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language
Nuraini Jafri *, Umi Kalthom Abd Manaf , Mohd Mokhtar Muhamad
Department of Foundations of Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
ABSTRACT
Over centuries, English has become the dominant language throughout the world. The role of English in many areas such as education, politics, business, science, and technology is undeniable. Nonetheless, the explosive growth of China as one of the world leading powers has caused many people to be in an "alert" state especially in embracing Mandarin as a second language. Although it seems plausible to accept Mandarin as a second language, the language however could be very difficult for one to master. There are four main components of learning Mandarin, which are reading, writing, listening and speaking. Therefore, this concept paper discusses the role of culture as one innovation in teaching and learning processes. Through the discussion in the paper, the authors hope to instill the idea of immersions of culture in the curriculum for the betterment of the students in acquiring Mandarin as a second language.
KEYWORDS
Mandarin Language, Second Language, Culture, Cultural Immersion
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Nuraini Jafri , Umi Kalthom Abd Manaf , Mohd Mokhtar Muhamad , "The Value of Cultural Immersions in Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 3C, pp. 91 - 94, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081611.
(b). APA Format:
Nuraini Jafri , Umi Kalthom Abd Manaf , Mohd Mokhtar Muhamad (2020). The Value of Cultural Immersions in Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(3C), 91 - 94. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.081611.