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Peer reviewedCaldwell, John A. W. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1990
Analyzes the theoretical and experimental support for Carl Dodson's "Bilingual Method" for second-language learning. The three major tenants--the goal of balanced bilingualism, differentiation between L1 and L2, and systematic provision for fluctuation between medium- and message-oriented communication--are reviewed and the findings of allied…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Education, Language Acquisition
Peer reviewedFarris, Catherine S. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1992
Using Scotton's model of codeswitching based on markedness theory, this paper examines a type of register variation known as "babytalk," defined as ambiguous talk of babies or young children and talk to babies or young children. It is argued that babytalk and the voice of authority are motivated by Chinese cultural assumptions about…
Descriptors: Child Language, Chinese, Code Switching (Language), Cultural Context
