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Huss, Susan – 1989
An analysis of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), which requires basic English language proficiency and knowledge of United States history and civics of illegal aliens seeking permanent residency status, suggests that the Act is an example of poor language planning. The analysis has three components. First, the legalization…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Language Planning
