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1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Issues that concern you |
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Gale eBooks
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Issues that concern you.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Bilingual teaching is beneficial to English language learners -- Bilingual teaching has little effect in improving English fluency -- English immersion is the best way to teach English language learners -- All students should receive a bilingual education -- English should be the official language of the United States -- Mandating English as the official language of the United States is unnecessary -- Demand for English classes outstrips supply -- The number of English classes is adequate -- English-only laws do not help immigrants gain fluency in English -- English-only policies in the workplace discriminate against workers -- English-only policies in the workplace help workers assimilate -- English-only ballots are discriminatory -- English-only ballots are not discriminatory -- The English language is not threatened in the United States -- Teachers should help preserve their students' culture -- Adolescent immigrants have a difficult time assimilating. |
| Summary |
Explores the issues surrounding English language learners. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. |
| Subject |
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
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Education, Bilingual.
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English language -- Social aspects.
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| Added Author |
Roleff, Tamara L., 1959- editor.
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Gale Group.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: English language learners. Detroit, Mich. : Greenhaven Press, c2009 9780737743470 |
| ISBN |
9780737745986 (electronic book) |
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9780737743470 |
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