Canadian Experiences of Training Linguistically Diverse Populations for the Workplace.

Bell, Jill Sinclair

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Publication Date: 1995

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Canadian Experiences of Training Linguistically Diverse Populations for the Workplace.

Bell, Jill Sinclair

Australian Review of Applied Linguistics, v18 n1 p35-51 1995

Examines Canadian research in job training programs to question whether the development of English language proficiency has a positive impact on the career prospects of most workplace learners. This article describes some workplace programs that include antiracist training and cross-cultural awareness for all members of the workplace. (11 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Adult Students, Cultural Interrelationships, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Language Fluency, On the Job Training, Racial Attitudes, Second Language Instruction, Surveys, Tables (Data), Workplace Literacy

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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