scholarly journals China English, Not a Legitimate Variety of English

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Feng Minghui ◽  
Huo Dongming
Keyword(s):  
China English

China English: Issues, Studies and Features

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Yajun
Keyword(s):  
China English

China English or Chinese English

English Today ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yiyang
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Speakers ◽  
China English ◽  
Definition Of

In the last 20 years, the term ‘China English’ has been advanced as the most appropriate name for the variety of English that better expresses Chinese sociocultural realities and distinguishes the variety from the pejoratively perceived ‘Chinese English’ or ‘Chinglish’ (Du & Jiang, 2003; Jiang & Du, 2003; Meilin & Xiaoqiong, 2006). The demarcation between ‘China’ and ‘Chinese’, it is argued (Wang, 1991; Li, 1993; He & Li, 2009), is necessary if English as used by Chinese speakers is to gain recognition as something other than ‘bad’ English. Although no consensus regarding the definition of China English has yet formed among those who argue for the adoption of ‘China English’, characteristics of the variety can be inferred and the characteristics are used to confirm that ‘China English’ as a legitimate variety does exist, that it exhibits features of linguistic creativity rather than interference, suggesting a nativized educated variety (Berns, 2011). However, in my view, arguments in favor of a new term, ‘China English’, have more to do with renaming and rebranding and less with providing new insights into the nature of this English.

scholarly journals “How Is My English?”: Chinese University Students’ Attitudes Toward China English and Their Identity Construction

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110382
Author(s):  
Haiying Pan ◽  
Chang Liu ◽  
Fan Fang ◽  
Tariq Elyas
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
English Language ◽  
Second Language Learners ◽  
Standard Form ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
China English ◽  
Chinese University Students

Due to the spread of the English language in various domains and the fact that English is used as a global language, researchers and educators have started to rethink the models and aims of English language teaching in different settings. From the World Englishes (WE) perspective, this study investigated the attitudes of Chinese university students toward the localized variety of “China English,” as well as the students’ identity construction and negotiation during their English language learning journey. Data were collected through a questionnaire completed by 190 respondents and interviews conducted with 20 participants. The findings revealed the students’ positive attitudes toward China English and non-conformity to English as a native language (ENL). This further reflected the communicative function of English and the students’ interest in forming a Chinese cultural identity. However, the students also showed self-contradictory attitudes toward China English, as most did not want to be clearly identified as Chinese when using English. The data revealed some important reasons for this attitudinal conflict, including the belief that ENL is the standard form of English, as well as the students’ desire to develop an identity as competent second language learners of English. The findings suggest the importance of increasing awareness of the global spread of English and reforming English curricula and assessment in contexts where local varieties of English are emerging.

China English and Chinese English

English Today ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Standard English ◽  
Absolute Necessity ◽  
China English ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Ailing Zhang

AILING ZHANG makes a distinction between two kinds of English in China ‘to emphasize the absolute necessity of Standard English to be taught, instead of other varieties claimed by some linguists to be equally good’.

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