Articles
Lead Article
Professionalism and Witness in TESOL
Professionalism is a dimension of integrity and necessary for expatriate English teachers. Witness is an integral aspect of education. Neither should be neglected.
Supporting Article
A Chinese Perspective on Expatriate Teachers
Interview and Commentary
Professor Wang provides her views about expatriate, Christian teachers in China followed by the guest editor’s commentary on the key issues she addresses.
Book Reviews
Teaching with Christian Values
After reviewing each of the three parts of this book, Ms. Jones suggests that while it would be beneficial for anyone, this book will be especially useful for people heading to a foreign country to teach and for those preparing them for this.
Resource Corner
Resources about Teaching in China
The resources listed deal with the theology and practice of teaching in the context of Christian mission with authors representing a variety of viewpoints.
ChinaSource Perspective
More Blessed to Receive
Expatriate teachers went to China to give. But often they ended up taking more of China with them than they had bargained for. The editor of ChinaSource Quarterly gives several suggestions for how to be a good reciever.
Supporting Article
Teaching in China—the Early Years
Ms. Anderson, who began teaching in China in the early 1980s, reflects on how different—and often difficult—it was for English teachers during those early years.
Supporting Article
The Origins of the Chinese Union Version Bible
How did the Chinese Union Version of the Bible come into being? What individuals and teams did the translation work and what sources did they use?Strand provides history along with lessons that can be learned from years of labor.
Supporting Article
Word Choice Challenges
Translation is complex, and the words chosen to communicate concepts are crucial; they can significantly influence the understanding of the reader. Strand gives examples of how translators struggle with this aspect of their work.
Supporting Article
Can the Chinese Union Version Be Replaced in China?
A Chinese lay leader gives his thoughts on the positives and negatives of using just the CUV and the impact of using other translations.