Why Don't They Learn English: Separating Fact from Fallacy in the U.S. Language Debate - Brossura

Tse, Lucy

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0807740969 ISBN 13: 9780807740965

Casa editrice: Teachers College Pr, 2001

Riassunto

Challenges the notion that immigrants do not learn the English language while living in this country, arguing that while English is being learned more and more, individual native languages are being left behind.

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Product Description

This compelling book examines the often cited but poorly supported claims that immigrants fail to learn English, and the mistaken belief that immigrant communities cling to their heritage languages. The author reveals that, on the contrary, English is being learned at a rapid pace while heritage languages are disappearing quickly from family use. She shows us how current assumptions have a pervasive influence on language policy in the United States. Ultimately, the author argues for an educational approach that effectively embraces immigrant communities as they tackle the obstacles to language learning in the United States. This unique volume offers a short, readable introduction to these issues suitable for nonspecialists as well as educators, researchers, and other professionals.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Teachers College Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0807740969
• ISBN 13: 9780807740965
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 109
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile