The Culture of Literacy in Majority and Minority Language Schools.

Carey, Stephen T.

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Culture of Literacy in Majority and Minority Language Schools.

Carey, Stephen T.

Canadian Modern Language Review, v47 n5 p950-76 Jul 1991

Reports on a series of recent research projects concerning the principles of additive and subtractive bilingualism in Canadian schools and the probability of minorities and majorities successfully learning a second language based on their overall mastery in their first language. (60 references) (GLR)

Descriptors: Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, French, Immersion Programs, Language Acquisition, Literacy, Minority Groups, Research Projects, Second Language Learning

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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