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Sirles, Craig – 1983
The theory of diglossia developed by Charles Ferguson in 1959, and a later, expanded version by Joshua Fishman are outlined and contrasted, and some of the major objections to them are discussed. Diglossia delineates communities using two or more linguistic varieties for differing functions within a single speech community. Ferguson's theory…
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), Diachronic Linguistics, Diglossia, Language Planning
Peer reviewedBresnahan, Mary I. – Journal of Communication, 1979
Outlines the history of the use of English in the Philippines. Discusses the Filipinos' reception of English and impact of English on current language policy in the Philippines. (JMF)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Code Switching (Language), Cultural Awareness, Dialects
Peer reviewedMartin, Peter W.; Espiritu, Clemencia C – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1996
Examines how the teacher incorporates elements of both "Bahasa Melayu" and Brunei Malay into content lessons and views code switching in the primary classroom within the wider framework of community language norms and the linguistic pressures on students and teachers. Espiritu shares Martin's concern regarding the quantity and quality of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Code Switching (Language), Context Effect, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedGonzalez, Andrew; Bajunid, Ibrahim Ahmed – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1996
Describes the multilingual situation underlying the educational scheme in the Philippines, a system inherent with problems arising from the unequal developmental status of Filipino and English and the subsequent failure to meet manpower and material needs. The article issues a call to use the synergy created by two languages. Bajunid's response…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques, Code Switching (Language), English (Second Language)
