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Download full textWiley, Terrence G. – 1997
Four common myths or misconceptions in the United States about language are discussed, drawing on historical evidence and contemporary data. These myths are that: (1) the predominance of English and English literacy is threatened; (2) English literacy is the only literacy worth noting; (3) English illiteracy is high because language minorities are…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Cultural Pluralism, English, English (Second Language)
Lewelling, Vickie W. – 1997
This digest provides an overview of the opposing sides in the Official English debate--Official English and English Plus. Proponents of Official English seek to make English the official language of the United States through passage of a constitutional amendment. The movement is spearheaded by two groups, U.S. English and English First. Official…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Civil Rights, Cultural Pluralism, English
Sutman, Francis X.; Guzman, Ana – 1992
This paper, which considers effective science teaching and learning for limited English proficient (LEP) students in U.S. schools, is based on the assumption that science and English language can be effectively learned together without excessive emphasis on students' native language, although teachers and aides who have knowledge of LEP students'…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bilingual Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
