This book explores the everyday reading and writing experiences of
children from Chinese families living in Britain. Using an
ethnographic approach, the author presents in-depth case studies of
three migrant children, all of whom received some education in
mainland China before moving to Britain. The theoretical framework is
based on the New Literacy Studies approach and the author introduces a
new conceptual and analytical term: the «Literacy Events Network».
The study investigates the links between the children’s social
domains, identities and multilingual practices, exploring the power
relations in which they are embedded and the ways they perceive
themselves as they engage in literacy activities that connect their
lives in Britain with China. The findings indicate that the children
are not passive participants in the process of migration. Mediated by
their parents and friends, they take part in a wide variety of
literacy activities across multiple social settings, both online and
offline. The book provides valuable insights into the uses and
meanings of literacy for these children and opens up avenues for
further research into the experiences of Chinese communities in
Britain.
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ISBN
9781787070684
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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