Secondary School Dual Language Immersion

Mandarin Chinese in the Utah Model

Ko-Yin Sung

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Multilingual Matters
14 October 2025

Bilingualism & multilingualism; Language teaching theory & methods; Secondary schools; Teaching of special educational needs

Series: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism

This book responds to the expansion of dual language immersion (DLI) programs into secondary contexts, examining the effectiveness of these programs and highlighting areas for improvement in the curriculum. Focusing on Mandarin Chinese DLI in Utah secondary schools, it presents the views of teachers, parents and students on the newly implemented program, explores patterns of classroom interactions, and assesses learners’ oral narrative development as well as their learning strategy use in building reading, writing and listening skills. In this way, it pinpoints possible weaknesses in the curriculum and current teaching practices and provides pedagogical implications and suggestions for in-service teachers and administrators, advocating for the inclusion of heritage language maintenance as a program goal. It enhances pre-service teachers’ understanding of the policy background and current program issues and offers a base for DLI researchers to build upon in understudied secondary school contexts.

By: Ko-Yin Sung
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 470g
ISBN: 9781788928731
ISBN 10: 1788928733
Series: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Stakeholders’ Perspectives Toward the Secondary Chinese DLI Programs in Utah: Voices from Secondary Chinese DLI Teachers Chapter 3. Stakeholders’ Perspectives Toward the Chinese Secondary DLI Programs in Utah: Voices from Secondary Chinese DLI Parents and Students Chapter 4. Classroom Interactions in A Chinese DLI Bridge Course Chapter 5. Intercultural Teaching Practices in A High School Bridge Class Chapter 6. Secondary Chinese DLI Students’ Oral Narrative Retelling Chapter 7. Secondary Chinese DLI Students’ Listening Strategy Use Chapter 8. High School Chinese DLI Students’ Reading Strategy Use Chapter 9. Secondary Chinese DLI Students’ Writing Strategy Use Chapter 10. Conclusion

Ko-Yin Sung is Professor of Chinese at Utah State University, USA. Her research explores Chinese language teaching and learning, dual language immersion and language identities.

Reviews for Secondary School Dual Language Immersion: Mandarin Chinese in the Utah Model

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Mandarin Chinese secondary dual language programs. Sung brings forward the voices of teachers, parents, and students. She also illuminates classroom interactions, intercultural competence, and Chinese language and literacy development. This is an indispensable resource for educators, leaders, and community advocates interested in Mandarin education and secondary dual language programs. * Juan A. Freire, Brigham Young University, USA *