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Chinese Language Education in Africa : History, Institutions, and Trends Si-Yuan Li
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Chinese Language Education in Africa : History, Institutions, and Trends
Si-Yuan Li
This book traces the development of Chinese language education in Africa, from early migrant community schools to its growing presence in universities, schools, and vocational institutions. Drawing on historical sources, documentary data, and fieldwork conducted in six African countries, it examines how Chinese language programmes are established, organised, and sustained across African higher education, basic education, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET). It explores the role of Confucius Institutes, the incorporation of Chinese into school curricula, and efforts to link language learning with vocational skills and employment through Luban Workshops and other programmes.
Across these settings, the book shows how Chinese initiatives take shape through cooperation and negotiation with African governments, educational institutions, teachers, and learners. Bringing historical and contemporary developments together, it explains both the expansion of Chinese language teaching and the challenges of sustaining it over time. The book will be of interest to researchers, students, policymakers, and educators in comparative and international education, the sociology of education, language policy, and China–Africa studies, as well as to readers interested in the evolving educational cooperation between China and Africa.
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | March 8, 2027 |
| ISBN13 | 9781041387787 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 156 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 347 g (Weight (estimated)) |
