Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 16:57:24
Major
Business & Organizational Communication - PR
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Fall 2015
Abstract
Mandarin Chinese has become increasing prevalent in the modern world. Accordingly, research of Chinese as a second language has developed greatly over the past few decades. This paper reviews research on the difficulties of acquiring a second language in general and research that specifically details the difficulty of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Based on this research, the author also reveals some areas that should be researched further in order to advance the field.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Yang Lin
First Reader
Dr. Kathleen D. Clark
Second Reader
Dr. Dudley Turner
Recommended Citation
Spencer, Wesley A., "Mandarin Chinese as a Second Language: A Review of Literature" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 210.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/210
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