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To say Chinese language is closely related to Chinese culture is an under-statement. When Chinese Language is taught as a second language with emphasis on communicative skills, the teaching of culture takes a second seat by default. However, in recent years, the world’s second/foreign language teaching community has recognized the contribution culture can make to effective teaching of its language. It is necessary that the teaching of Chinese Language be re-connected with Chinese culture. This chapter highlights many instances where Chinese Language is closely linked to its culture and argues that the teaching of Chinese Language in conjunction with its culture is the way to go for meaningful learning.
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Fong, F.S. (2021). Chinese Learning and Cultural Teaching: Exclusion and Integration. I. Language in Culture. In: Kay Cheng, S. (eds) Teaching Chinese Language in Singapore. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7066-4_2
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