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Peer reviewedHeller, Monica – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1992
Using data from ethnographic studies of the use of French and English in Ontario and Quebec in a variety of settings during 1978-90, this paper discusses language choice as a political strategy, especially for ethnic mobilization. Codeswitching is described in terms of individual communicative repertoires and community speech economies. (41…
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), English, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMerritt, Marilyn; And Others – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1992
Using ethnographic observations of classroom interaction in three primary schools, determinants of teachers' language choice and codeswitching among English, Swahili, and mother-tongue were explored: official school policy, cognitive concerns, classroom management concerns, values and attitudes about societal multilingualism. (36 references)…
Descriptors: African Languages, Bilingualism, Code Switching (Language), Educational Environment
