What defines the Chinese language? Do all Chinese speak Mandarin?
Do all Chinese people speak Chinese? Is the Chinese language exclusive to Chinese nationals?
In this lecture, Professor Mingjie Li from East China Normal University will provide an overview of language contact in China. Drawing upon an introduction to Chinese dialects and the distribution of minority languages in China, Prof. Li will delve into the dynamic and inclusive nature of the Chinese language system, and underscore the cultural diversity it fosters, exemplified through multilingualism, the incorporation of loanwords, and other linguistic usages.
For questions, please contact Yongqiang Lin at [email protected]
New York State teachers attending this program are eligible to receive 2 hours of CTLE credits. China Institute is an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) sponsor recognized by the New York State Education Department.
In partnership with New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (NECLTA) and Chinese Program at Tufts University, PDP certificate is available for NECLTA members.
This two-hour online seminar will be in Chinese.
该讲座为中文。
This series is made possible through the support of the Center for Language Education, the ECNU Center, and generous supporters of China Institute.
