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Download full textOrellana, Marjorie Faulstich – 1992
A study investigated the English language acquisition of three native Spanish-speaking children in a bilingual preschool, focusing on the spontaneous use of English when play-acting at being superhero figures from popular children's culture. The occurrence of this voice is contrasted with the children's use of Spanish for other types of play and…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Child Language, Code Switching (Language), Cultural Influences
Escobedo, Theresa Herrera, Ed. – 1983
A collection of 14 articles about bilingual education for Hispanic children emphasizes early childhood education. The articles explore language acquisition and development, the impact of culture on learning, and classroom strategies. Among the topics are discussed are: child bilingualism, code switching, cultural influences on cognitive style,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Child Language, Code Switching (Language)
