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Clayton, Stephen – Language Policy, 2008
This paper uses Cambodia as a case study to problematise the notion of choice in the spread of English. I explore specific historical contexts which were central to the construction of the demand for English and English language teaching (ELT) in Cambodia. The actions of a range of external agencies resulted in the close discursive articulation of…
Descriptors: Cambodians, Models, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)
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Wright, Wayne E.; Li, Xiaoshi – Language Policy, 2008
The "No Child Left Behind Act" establishes federal education policy for the United States, with a heavy focus on accountability through high-stakes testing. Provisions specific to English language learners (ELLs) include the mandate for their inclusion in state math tests, even for newcomer students enrolled for less than one year. Most…
Descriptors: Cambodians, Textbooks, Federal Legislation, Language Proficiency