Empirical findings reveal that there is more than one way of segmenting the social inequality in the community. Study also shows that there are several adaptive strategies used. Members of the community use a folk model of social stratification to explain the different adaptive strategies. (Author/AM)

Describes the phonology of Hainan, with particular attention to the tone system. (Author/AM)

This paper argues for a reconsideration of the emphasis traditionally placed on "er"-ization, or word-final retroflexion, in contemporary Mandarin language instruction outside China. Pedagogical considerations regarding choice of language variety and data on use of "er"-ization in China are considered, and the conclusion is against use of…

The book presents the following papers and transcriptions of debates: "One Country, Two Systems, Three Languages" (Sue Wright); "The Background to Language Change in Hong Kong" (Godfrey Harrison, Lydia K. H. So); "Aspects of the Two Languages System and Three Language Problem in the Changing Society of Hong Kong"…

Condensed, slightly revised version of an article which appeared in the Chinese Year Book, Shanghai, in 1937. (VM)

Work supported in part through a U.S. Air Force contract. (VM)

Discusses some social and cultural origins of health needs among Chinese-Americans and describes the role of community participation in health programing for the Chinatown of Boston, Massachusetts. (Author/JM)

A survey of the Chinese population at the City College of New York elicited responses from approximately equal numbers of Asian born and American born Chinese students. (Authors/MB)

The bicultural and bilingual family patterns and language acquisition patterns of 24 upper middle class children of foreign-born Chinese parents are outlined. Findings suggest two bilingual development patterns, one for children born in Canada or immigrating before school age, and the other for those immigrating during school years. (MSE)

The NCTM delegation's visit to the People's Republic of China in the fall of 1977 is described. Mathematics education in China is presented in terms of mathematical content taught. (MK)

To master the subtleties of Chinese takes years, but most Americans can learn some basic spoken and written Chinese in a matter of weeks or months. A new phonic system, Pin Yin Romanizing System, tones, structure, and characters, and a comparison of Japanese and Chinese are discussed. (MLW)

A short history of mathematical Olympiads in the People's Republic of China is given. Sample problems are included. (MK)

Reports on research into the use of the particle "-le" by native speakers of Chinese. (AM)

Examines how 73 picture storybooks portrayed Chinese and Chinese Americans and how the books reflect the Chinese culture. Finds that most present positive images of Chinese and Chinese Americans, that cultural inauthenticity is the main flaw of many books, and that more picture books are needed that feature flesh and blood contemporary Chinese and…

Suggests a method for teaching about modern Chinese literature that attempts to avoid problems resulting from the lack of cross-cultural understanding between Western and Chinese cultures, and emphasizes ways to become aware of differences without denying one's own culture. (23 references) (CB)