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Learning Mandopop lyrics to promote bilingualism and biliteracy development

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ID12752181
AuthorsShuling Yang (0009-0002-2384-6693, University of Maryland, College Park, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume48
Issue1
Pages94-110
Publication date2024-10-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueBilingual Research Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1523-5882 • E-ISSN: 1523-5890
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15235882.2024.2415288
OpenAlexW4403942853
Citations received2
References cited46

Guided by heritage language and translanguaging theory, this ethnographic case study explores how a young second-generation Chinese American student used Mandopop lyrics to enhance her heritage language learning at home. Over six months, the mother, also the researcher collected 61 audio recordings of the student’s readings and singing of Mandopop, as well as translingual conversations between them. Supplemented with the researcher’s field notes, the analysis revealed significant improvements in the student’s pronunciation, Mandarin word recognition, oral language skills, and vocabulary. These improvements subsequently increased her oral translingual practices. Additionally, discussions about Mandopop lyrics enhanced the student's higher-level thinking and understanding of her heritage culture. Overall, Mandopop lyrics effectively promote the student’s bilingual and biliteracy development. This study underscores the role of Mandopop lyrics in incorporating deep cultural elements, fostering bilingualism, and enhancing biliteracy. By engaging with Mandopop, the student connects with her heritage culture and improves her linguistic abilities in a meaningful and enjoyable way, highlighting the potential of music as a valuable tool in heritage language education

Art · Bilingual education · Linguistics · Lyrics · Neuroscience of multilingualism · Pedagogy · Sociology · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development

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Citations per year1
Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 2

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