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Mesthrie, Rajend – World Englishes, 1990
The formal features of the prebasilectal variety of South African Indian English spoken by descendants of Indian immigrants who came to work in Natal, South Africa, is examined. It is suggested that some, but not all, language features were derived from what is termed as Butler English in India. (15 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Language Typology
Scott, Jerrie Cobb, Ed.; Straker, Dolores Y., Ed.; Katz, Laurie, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2008
How can teachers make sound pedagogical decisions and advocate for educational policies that best serve the needs of students in today's diverse classrooms? What is the pedagogical value of providing culturally and linguistically diverse students greater access to their own language and cultural orientations? This landmark volume responds to the…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Teaching Methods, Language Planning, Language of Instruction