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Peer reviewedPrice, Susan; And Others – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
Describes a study using matched-guise technique designed to (1) determine how West Welsh preadolescents would react to Welsh speakers reading a passage of prose in one of three language varieties (Received Pronunciation English, Welsh-Accented English, Welsh) and (2) to examine what effect language of testing might have on children's social…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English, Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes
Peer reviewedJohnson, Pat; Giles, Howard – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1982
Reports a study of the values of three groups of British adolescents: bilingual Welsh, English-only-speaking Welsh, and English-only-speaking English. The Rokeach Value Survey was used and a comparative study was made of actual and perceived differences in values. Results are discussed according to a model of the functions of social stereotypes.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedGriffiths, Gwyn – Educational Media International, 1992
Examines the background and roots of the Welsh language and how it is being kept in existence and its usage increased. The maintenance of the Welsh language through literature, education, and journalism is described; radio and television broadcasting in Welsh is reviewed; and other influences are examined. (12 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, Language Maintenance
Baker, Colin – 1988
The discussion of bilingualism and bilingual education focuses on three common concerns: (1) whether children will suffer if they become bilingual; (2) whether they will suffer from education using two languages; and (3) whether bilingualism and bilingual education are more successful when chosen or when imposed on a population. The three…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Cognitive Processes, Foreign Countries
Baker, Colin – 1992
This book examines language attitudes, focusing on individual attitudes toward majority and minority languages and bilingualism. Special emphasis is placed on research conducted on language attitudes in Wales toward the Welsh and English languages. Six chapters address the following: (1) the nature, definition, and measurement of language…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Bilingualism, English
Download full textWales Univ., Aberystwyth. Univ. Coll. of Wales. – 1953
The Faculty of Education of the University College of Wales is responsible for the initiation and coordination of research on the bilingual situation of Wales. This pamphlet outlines a program of work for this research. It is intended to show the individual researcher the overall aims and problems of the program and to suggest specific research…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism
