Minority Language Children and French Immersion: Additive Multilingualism or Subtractive Semi-Lingualism?.

Hurd, Molly

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Publication Date: 1993

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Minority Language Children and French Immersion: Additive Multilingualism or Subtractive Semi-Lingualism?

Hurd, Molly

Canadian Modern Language Review, v49 n3 p514-25 Apr 1993

Research on multilingualism and learning of additional languages is reviewed, focusing on research on minority language children in immersion and double-immersion programs and the factors related to success. Early partial immersion is seen as more feasible than full immersion for this group, with middle immersion the best option yet researched. (18 references) (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, French, Immersion Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Limited English Speaking, Multilingualism, Program Design, Program Effectiveness, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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