Marshallese and English: Evidence for an Immersion Model of Education in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Pine, Pamela; Savage, William

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Publication Date: 1989

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Marshallese and English: Evidence for an Immersion Model of Education in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Pine, Pamela; Savage, William

World Englishes, v8 n1 p83-94 Spr 1989

Examines the history of language issues and educational policies in the Marshall Islands. Discussion focuses on the administrative, financial, curricular, and staffing features of current language and educational programs, and an immersion model of bilingual Marshallese-English education is proposed to counteract some of the negative outcomes of current programs. 31 references. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, Diachronic Linguistics, Educational Policy, English, Immersion Programs, Language of Instruction, Language Role, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Marshall Islands

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