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New Chinese Immigrants in Japan: Cultural Translation and Linguistic Hybridity in Yang Yi's and Mao Danqing's Japanese-Language Writing.

Authors :
Lianying Shan
Source :
Japanese Language & Literature; Oct2013, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p193-234, 42p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the transnational characteristics of Chinese immigrants in Japan by focusing on the linguistic hybridity of Japanese language writing of Chinese immigrant writers Yang Yi's and Mao Danqing's. Topics mentioned include the role of increasing population of the Chinese immigrants since 1980 in Japanese society, the cultural translation represented in the works of the two writers, and the issue awareness of the writers in negotiating multiple languages and cultures.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15367827
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Japanese Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100033645