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Howard, Martin – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2006
This article first presents an overview of some trends behind the acquisition of sociolinguistic variation in a second language. A study is then presented that aims to test the validity of these trends in a quantitative study of a range of socio- and morpho-phonetic variables in French, including liaison, /l/ deletion, and subject-verb agreement…
Descriptors: French, Grammar, Advanced Students, Interlanguage
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Mignault, Louis B. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
Historical/sociocultural circumstances of the French language in Canada are outlined and the role of Quebec French in Canadian language education is discussed, focusing on its place in French teaching outside Quebec and in development of bilingualism. Establishment of a Quebecois language is viewed as essential to French Canadian cultural…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Foreign Countries, French, Language Attitudes
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Mougeon, Raymond; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1984
Patterns of French acquisition, use, and proficiency among Ontario anglophones are examined, and their implications for changes in both French native language instruction and French second language instruction to support the maintenance and use of French are examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Dialects, Foreign Countries, French, Language Acquisition
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Nadasdi, Terry; Mougeon, Raymond; Rehner, Katherine – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2005
This article examines the sociolinguistic competence of French immersion students. We first present an overview of the range of variation found in L1 speech and make a distinction between vernacular, informal, formal, and hyper-formal variants. We then compare the use of these forms in the speech of Canadian francophones and Grade 9 and 12…
Descriptors: High School Students, Sociolinguistics, French, Immersion Programs