Cambridge Applied Linguistics - Immersion Education: International Perspectives: International Perspectives

by Robert Keith Johnson

2021-01-09 23:23:37

The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs. Immersion, a relatively new approach to bilingual education, originated in Canada. It uses the target language as a mediu... Read more
The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs. Immersion, a relatively new approach to bilingual education, originated in Canada. It uses the target language as a medium of instruction in order to achieve "additive bilingualism" -- a high level of second language proficiency. The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs presented and discussed in this paperback edition. The introductory chapter defines immersion education theory and practice and shows how this approach differs from other forms of bilingual education. Less

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File size9.02 X 6.02 X 0.79 in
Print pages332
PublisherCambridge University Pres
Publication date July 13, 1997
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9780521586559

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