While there are research studies into students' affective perspectives revolving around science and science education over the last five decades, there are few studies on students' attitudes and beliefs in these areas in developing countries in South East Asia, particularly those that do not participate in international assessment programs. This…

Examines the impact of nationalism on the linguistic rights of Deaf communities. Explores the subtle hegemony of nationalism in relation to linguistic minorities, and discusses the impact of nationalism on sign languages from two perspectives in two contrasting situations. (Author/VWL)