International Perspectives on Bilingual Education

International Perspectives on Bilingual Education
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Publisher : IAP
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 9781607523314
ISBN-13 : 1607523310
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Book Synopsis International Perspectives on Bilingual Education by : John E. Petrovic

Download or read book International Perspectives on Bilingual Education written by John E. Petrovic and published by IAP. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a defense of linguistic pluralism and language policies and practices in education that sustain that ideal. Educational meanings and models are influenced by different populations and different social and historical contexts. International comparisons can shed interesting light on the issues. Therefore, the purpose of the book is to provide scholars an international comparative understanding of language policy, its relation to educational practice, and current debates within the field. The book is divided into three sections dealing with the general topical areas of policy, practice, and controversy. This book will be of interest to policy-makers, scholars, and graduate students in the areas of bilingual education, language policy, and sociolinguistics.


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