Bilingualism in International Families.

Yamamoto, Masayo

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Publication Date: 1995

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Bilingualism in International Families.

Yamamoto, Masayo

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v16 n1-2 p63-85 1995

Discusses the patterns of language usage in international families in which the native language of one parent is Japanese and the other English. Using data from several surveys of such families, this article analyzes patterns of language use between spouses, parents and children, and among siblings. Also discussed are the problems that international families face in Japan. (54 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, English, Ethnic Bias, Family Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Intermarriage, Japanese, Language Attitudes, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Multiracial Persons, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Japan

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