A Transdisciplinary Approach to Chinese and Japanese Language Teaching: Collaborative Pedagogy Across Languages, Disciplines, Communities, and Borders

This book is for language instructors, educators, and administrators of college-level Chinese and Japanese language programs, as well as area studies faculty members interested in collaboration with language faculty to engage students in interdisciplinary learning. It offers suggestions for transforming from a conventional language-literature model to an area-studies model, highlighting international collaboration with faculty located in China and Japan.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is written with a specific audience in mind, including language instructors, language educators, and administrators of college-level Chinese and Japanese language programs, as well as area studies faculty members who are interested in collaborating with language faculty to engage students in interdisciplinary learning. Language educators in other Category IV languages will also find valuable insights in this book, as the shared learner needs and challenges in their respective languages are addressed. Moreover, we believe that the interpretation and implementation of the transdisciplinary approach to SLA in this volume will provide inspiration for educators and pedagogy researchers of all languages, particularly those with limited exposure to innovative SLA approaches.

The book offers practical suggestions for transitioning from a traditional language-literature model to an area-studies model, where language education is integrated into the broader curriculum, encompassing humanities, STEM, and business courses. This approach will be particularly appealing to international readers, as the number of college-level Chinese and Japanese language courses offered worldwide has been on the rise in recent years. The book will highlight international collaboration with faculty located in China and Japan, making it relevant to educators in both countries who are interested in or already engaged in online or offline intercultural collaboration teaching.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for language instructors, language educators, administrators, and area studies faculty members who are committed to promoting interdisciplinary learning and enhancing student engagement. By adopting a transdisciplinary approach to SLA, educators can create engaging and effective learning environments that foster global competence and cultural understanding.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032211480