Cantonese And/Or Mandarin?: The Language Of Chinese America
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Wah Mei: Extending Learning | 1555 Irving Street, San Francisco
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Panel 1: Cantonese And/Or Mandarin?: The Language Of Chinese America
San Francisco boasts a diverse community of over 150,000 Chinese-speaking residents. The city’s rich tapestry reflects California’s immigration history, shaped significantly by the influx of Cantonese and Taishanese immigrants since the Gold Rush era. As China has grown economically and politically… allowing for more migration, including from those from Taiwan, Mandarin has been on the rise. This linguistic transformation has sparked debates about the allocation of resources and funding within the community and where the future of language is.
Join us for “Cantonese or Mandarin?: The Language of Chinese America”! This session will illuminate the experiences of Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking educators and individuals, providing valuable insights into the linguistic dynamics of the Chinese diaspora. Should Chinese bilingual education focus on Cantonese or Mandarin? What are the pros and cons of doing so? Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of language evolution within Chinese America!
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Cost: FREE*
