Integrating Chinese Learning Through Science and Social Studies——A Case Study Concerning an Overseas Chinese Immersion Program

Linguists commonly agree that languages are essentially communicative tools. Through a case study concerning an overseas Chinese Immersion Program at Middelbrook Elementary in Lafayette Louisiana USA, the specific practices of integrating Chinese literature through the subjects such as Science and Social Studies are introduced. The effectiveness has been proved by the Louisiana LEAP state test. Pinyin—Culture—Activity—Recitation—Penpal Strategy is summarized. Based on the strategy, the Chinese immersion students can acquire Chinese efficiently and achieve their students learning targets in the subjects of Science and Social Studies taught in Chinese.