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Direct linkFeng, Anwei – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2012
Greater China is used in this article to refer to mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Macao. While a holistic approach is adopted to present and compare the rapid spread of English and development in English language education in these geographically close, and sociopolitically, culturally and economically interrelated but hugely…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Holistic Approach, Language Variation, English (Second Language)
Wee, Lionel – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2010
The unavoidability of language makes it critical that language policies appeal to some notion of language neutrality as part of their rationale, in order to assuage concerns that the policies might otherwise be unduly discriminatory. However, the idea of language neutrality is deeply ideological in nature, since it is not only an attempt to treat…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Ethnic Groups, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedPakir, Anne – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1993
Problems and issues related to the implementation of a bilingual policy are examined in Singapore, a multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual nation. Bilingualism in Singapore involves a major transformation since English is "claimed," and Singapore bilinguals are increasingly English-knowing bilinguals. Interrelationships between…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Planning
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1981
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Singapore examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. It is noted: (1) that English is the most important of the four official languages, (2) that education is provided in the four languages on the primary and secondary levels, and (3) that English is the medium…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Download full textCheah, Yin Mee – 1997
A discussion of the language and literacy situation in Singapore looks at the role of each of the four official languages (English, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil, and Malay) and at trends and issues in adult and vocational education for labor force development. Usage patterns of each official language, common dialects and varieties and their use, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingualism, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education
Christian, Donna – 1984
A survey of the status of language usage in Singapore begins with an overview of patterns of usage of Malay, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil. The function of English as a primary language along with the official language, Malay, is discussed, along with the history of the dominance of English since Singapore's role as a British colony despite…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Armed Forces, Bilingualism, Elementary Secondary Education
