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Publication Date: 1986
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Vernacular Literacy, English as a Language of Wider Communication, and Language Shift in American Samoa.
Huebner, Thom
Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v7 n5 p393-411 1986
Presents a historical examination of language policy within the social, political, and economic context of language use in American Samoa. Currently, evidence suggests that American Samoa is experiencing both language shift and native language skill attrition. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Needs, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Government Role, History, Language Maintenance, Language of Instruction, Language Role, Language Skill Attrition, Language Usage, Public Policy, Samoan, Second Language Instruction, Uncommonly Taught Languages
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: American Samoa
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