Language Policy and the Refugees.

Rubin, Gary

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ERIC Number: EJ248062

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Language Policy and the Refugees.

Rubin, Gary

Journal of Refugee Resettlement, v1 n3 p59-63 May 1981

In order to illustrate the impact that language has on individuals' sense of themselves and of others, reviews research on speech patterns, literacy, and ethnic group relations. Urges the development of a rational language policy to deal with immigrants and refugees in the U.S. (Author/GC)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cultural Influences, Ethnic Relations, Identification (Psychology), Immigrants, Language, Language Role, Public Policy, Refugees, Social Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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