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Download full textLincoln-Porter, Felicia – Working Papers in Educational Linguistics, 1993
Aspects of state planning for language in education in Arkansas are examined and of several models of language planning that illuminate this case are analyzed. Information was gathered on language minority populations in Arkansas from census data, reports, and public and private sources. From this, an overall picture of language planning in the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Chang, Lu – 1994
Issues unique to survey research among limited-English-proficient (LEP) populations are discussed, with illustrations drawn from one recent doctoral study. The research in question was on language, culture, and ethnicity in five Chinese-language schools in northern California. Its aim was to investigate the role of the schools in maintaining…
Descriptors: Chinese, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language)
Haasbroek, J. B.; Botha, Petro – 1989
In this investigation of education, conducted in South West Africa/Namibia, it was found that the medium of instruction was one of the basic causes of the teaching and educational problems experienced at schools. In South West Africa/Namibia, several languages, including English and Afrikaans as official languages, are involved in the…
Descriptors: African Languages, Afrikaans, Bilingual Education, Developing Nations
Weinstein-Shr, Gail; Lewis, Nora E. – 1989
As the large immigrant/refugee population in the United States ages, mainstream institutions, such as schools, workplaces, and social services, are increasingly challenged to meet the needs of elders. Certain themes and difficulties in acculturation emerge repeatedly, including financial insecurities, health issues, loneliness and isolation,…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Literacy, Cambodians, Chinese Americans
Nino, Miguel A. – 1989
The Hispanic-American, because he or she is bilingual and bicultural, could play an important role in the future economic development of the United States. Declines in steel, automotive, and electronics industries due to foreign competition and market saturation have caused industrial displacement and unemployment. The Maquiladora or Twin Plant…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Business Administration Education, Business Communication, Cross Cultural Training
Rivers, Wilga M. – 1989
Ten principles based on the interactive nature of language learning and teaching include the following: (1) the student is the language learner; (2) language learning and teaching are shaped by student needs and objectives in particular circumstances; (3) language learning and teaching are based on normal uses of language, with communication of…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Creativity, Cultural Awareness
Baratz-Snowden, Joan; And Others – 1988
A national survey of parents of school aged Asian, Puerto Rican, Mexican American, and Cuban students was conducted to examine what educational preferences language minority parents have regarding the role of English and non-English (home) language in the instructional process. A second purpose of the survey was to determine what factors are…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Bilingual Education, Demography, Educational Quality
Laveault, Dany; And Others – 1983
The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the cognitive processes of Montagnais Indians under conditions that would reduce bias and allow for a contextual interpretation of the results. Fifty-eight Montagnais children were compared to French-Canadians of the same age and grade groups whose data had been collected through previous…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cognitive Tests, Comparative Testing, Cross Cultural Studies
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1984
A description of the status and role of English language use and instruction in Syria, in which English has been given the status of the first foreign language, is presented. The following topics are reported on: (1) general usage; (2) English within the educational system, including the length of English training, testing, syllabus construction,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Instruction, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1982
The role and status of English in Sierra Leone are examined, with attention directed to: (1) English within the education system, (2) teachers of English, (3) materials support; (4) educational administration for English teaching, (5) development and planning, (6) British support for the teaching of English, and (7) commercial opportunities.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1980
The role of English in Spain is discussed, with attention directed to (1) English within the educational system, (2) inspection of teachers and teaching methods, (3) commercial English, (4) adult education, (5) radio and television instruction in English, (6) English teachers, (7) English outside the educational system, and (8) British and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Radio, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Grandin, John M. – 1988
The development of the University of Rhode Island's International Engineering Program, particularly the German language instruction component, is described. A committee addressed four questions: (1) whether there is tangible evidence that it is desirable for technologists to learn a second language; (2) why engineers avoid foreign language study;…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Engineering Education, German, Higher Education
Tremblay, Daniel – 1988
The study of language conflict in Ontario is part of a larger project that is analyzing the links between intercultural relations and legal mechanisms within this and three other Canadian provinces. This study looks at the problems created by the close proximity of communities using the two official languages, French and English, and at the rules…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Culture Conflict, Demography, Educational Policy
Diaz-Guerrero, Rogelio; And Others – 1985
This "communication lexicon," a new source of information in the field of language and area studies, describes how selected themes such as family, society, work, and entertainment are perceived and understood by members of the Mexican, Colombian, and United States cultures. It identifies broad trends of perceptions and evaluations…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Communication Research, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1987
A review of the status of English language instruction in Israel begins with an overview of the role of English in the society in general, and outlines the status of English use and instruction in the educational system at all levels (elementary, secondary, higher, adult, and teacher), the activities of related professional associations, the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
