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Tekin, Oguzhan; Trofimovich, Pavel – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2023
Canada's growing population of international students brings ethnolinguistic diversity and socioeconomic benefits to their host communities. However, students often experience social exclusion and lack of belonging, reporting little communication with local community members for many cultural, ethnic, and religious reasons. The present study,…
Descriptors: French, Second Language Learning, Language Usage, Language Attitudes
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Kabaroff, Faye – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1973
Describes a workshop for teachers of French in Edmonton, Canada, region which was held March 30-April 1, 1973 at College Universitaire St. Jean, Edmonton. (RL)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, French, Inservice Teacher Education, Language Instruction
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Tremblay, Roger – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
The debate over whether Canadian second-language teaching should emphasize language study or language experience is examined, and it is concluded that the emerging consensus is for integration of the two in English and French second-language instruction. The National Core French Study teaching model is recommended for all languages. (10…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
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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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Khettry, Francoise – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1986
A study examined the relationship of young Alsatians' language attitudes to both their language behavior at school and their linguistic norm and attitudes toward maintenance of their dialect. Results suggest that maintenance of minority languages can be helped by teaching linguistic minority youth to value their language and combat stereotypes.…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Foreign Countries, French, High School Students
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Taylor, Shelley – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
A study investigated the academic, sociocultural, psychological, and linguistic adaptation of a shy four-year-old native Cantonese-speaking child enrolled in early French immersion in Canada, learning English and French simultaneously. Areas of future research on trilingualism are suggested, and the popular belief that immersion works only for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
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Ekane, William – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
Graduates (n=42) of an innovative bilingual program were surveyed concerning their language use, social behavior, occupational behavior and expectations, and postsecondary education. Participants rated their language skills favorably and had positive attitudes toward other language groups. Graduates also pursued many career paths because of their…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, English, Experimental Programs, Foreign Countries
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Wesche, M. B.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
The first stage of a study of Ottawa French immersion graduates at four universities examines their language skills; language use in university studies, work, and social life; attitudes toward the use of French; and opportunities for use and retention of advanced French skills at the universities. Research methodology is also discussed.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, French, Higher Education
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Husum, R.; Bryce, R. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1991
Saskatchewan French immersion high school graduates were asked what influence that experience had on career/college choice, maintenance and/or improvement of French skills, self-assessment of French capabilities, assessment of and suggestions for the program, leisure time use of French, and placement of their own children in the program. Results…
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Choice, Foreign Countries, French