English-language creative writing in mainland China

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ID2269043
AuthorsFan Dai (Sun Yat-sen University, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume29
Issue4
Pages546-556
Publication date2010-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueWorld Englishes (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0883-2919 • E-ISSN: 1467-971X
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-971x.2010.01681.x
OpenAlexW1537456787
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited1

This paper presents the background, purpose and components of a creative writing course conducted in the Department of English at Sun Yat-sen University as part of the reform in the teaching of English in China. It explains and demonstrates the different components of the course and argues, drawing on evidence from students' work and reflections, that creative writing motivates students to write, is a good vehicle for improving students' proficiency in English, and enables them to think critically, and to share their common experiences. Creative writing is presented not just as an effective way to teach English as a second language but also to enhance students' personal development in general. It is hoped that such a course will eventually make it possible for more Chinese writers to share their unique cultural perspective with a wider audience through the medium of English

Art · China · College English · Creative writing · English language · English studies · Linguistics · Literature · Mainland · Mainland China · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Sociology · Visual arts · Artistic and Creative Research · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Literacy, Media, and Education · Psychology

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