Don Starr's Outputs (2)

Chinese Language Education in Europe: The Confucius Institutes (2009)
Journal Article
Starr, D. (2009). Chinese Language Education in Europe: The Confucius Institutes. European Journal of Education, 44(1), 65-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-3435.2008.01371.x

This article explores the background to the Chinese government's decision to embark on a programme of promoting the study of Chinese language and culture overseas. This includes the impact of Joseph Nye's concept of ‘soft power’ in China, ownership o... Read More about Chinese Language Education in Europe: The Confucius Institutes.

Du’s Handbook of Classical Chinese Grammar (2009)
Book
Starr, D., Barnes, A., & Ormerod, G. (2009). Du’s Handbook of Classical Chinese Grammar. Alcuin Academics

The core of this handbook for Classical Chinese grammar was wriiten by Archie Barnes, Head of the Chinese Department at Durham University (1961-1984). It was used for over 30 years by the university's Classical Chinese undergraduates. It has been sig... Read More about Du’s Handbook of Classical Chinese Grammar.