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McKinnie, Meghan P. L.; Priestly, Tom – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2004
This paper treats methodological issues involved in assessing linguistic competence in the field, specifically in bilingual fieldwork situations. First, the various means of assessment of linguistic competence that have been described and/or used are listed and commented on. Then the authors explain the choice of assessment methods for fieldwork…
Descriptors: Linguistic Competence, Language Minorities, Foreign Countries, Evaluation Methods

Martinez-Arbelaiz, Asun – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1996
Discusses the Basque Government's policy requiring its employees to learn the minority, co-official language. Presents reasons for the plan's deficiency, including a lack of incentives for workers, and points to a more comprehensive plan for Basquisation. (16 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Basque, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Government Employees