An Immersion Program in Australia.

Clyne, Michael

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Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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An Immersion Program in Australia.

Clyne, Michael

Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, v18 n1 p6-15 Apr 1983

A recently developed primary school German immersion program for a German community is described and its development from Canadian examples is discussed. The program is a composite of immersion, bilingual, and second language models. Early reaction is highly favorable, although the program will not be fully evaluated for a few years. (MSE)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Educational Demand, Foreign Countries, German, Immersion Programs, Language Patterns, Parent Attitudes, Primary Education, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation, Second Language Programs, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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