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When Bilingualism Isn't Enough: Perspectives of New Speakers of French on Multilingualism in Montreal
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Paquet, Roseline G.; Levasseur, Catherine – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2019
Montreal, the largest city in the province of Quebec, Canada, is where most newcomers settle down. Many will attend one of the 'francization' (French as a second language) courses offered by the provincial government. Learning French and its adoption as a common language are essential conditions to gain social inclusion through participation in…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Multilingualism, French, Foreign Countries
The Future of French in Nigeria's Language Policies
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Igboanusi, Herbert; Putz, Martin – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2008
In a surprise announcement in December 1996 in a speech at the Nigerian Institute for International Affairs, the late Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha said "Nigeria is resolutely launching a programme of national language training that will in a short order, permit our country to become thoroughly bilingual". General Abacha's…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Official Languages, Foreign Countries, French
Alternative Perceptions of Language Training in France: A Case Study from Lyon.
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Grillo, R. D. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1982
Examines various perspectives on the issue of French language training for adult immigrants held by French informants, many of whom are engaged in such training. (EKN)
Descriptors: Adults, Foreign Countries, Foreign Workers, French