Journal Articles

The future of Cantonese: Current trends

Title:
The future of Cantonese: Current trends
Authors:
- Whelpton, J.
Source:
Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics, 4(1), 43-66, 1999
City Published:
Hong Kong
Publisher:
English Centre, University of Hong Kong
Year Published:
1999
Education Categories:
- F Learning & Teaching
  - FE Medium of Instruction, Language of Teaching, Bi-& Multilingual Education, Problems of Bilingualism, Code-mixing & Code-switching
- R Educational Policy & Administration
  - RC Educational Planning & Decision Making Process, Educational Administration
Keywords:
Education Policy Language Policy Cantonese
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
The author addresses in the paper the change of the socio-linguistic situation in Hong Kong after reunification with China. It is expected the distinctive linguistic identity will be diminished by the converge with Putonghua norms.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 10284435
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/cc303f02
Entry Date:
2010-09-28