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The Southeast Asian Languages Policy in Taiwan: The Linguistic and Nonlinguistic Goals
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I-Chen Huang – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2024
The purpose of this study is to examine the linguistic and non-linguistic goals of the Southeast Asian languages (SEAL) policy in Taiwan. It was proposed by former President Ma Ying-jeou's administration to develop grades 1-12 students' multilingual awareness, for there has been an increasingly significant presence of second-generation Southeast…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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
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