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Direct linkCarroll, Kevin S.; de Vries, Alissia; Pagán Muñoz, Anyeliz – Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 2021
As the de facto language of science, English proficiency often serves as a gatekeeper for aspiring medical students in Puerto Rico because they encounter English-language instruction, textbooks, and high-stakes standardized tests throughout their studies. Employing ethnographic research methods, this case study documents the language practices in…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language of Instruction, Code Switching (Language), Language Role
