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Paulston, Christina Bratt – 1992
This anthology of sociolinguistic/anthropologically-oriented articles on ethnic bilingualism and bilingual education seeks to understand bilingual education outside of the methodological-pedagogical issues involved, that is, from a theory and research, rather than classroom, perspective. Bilingual education is seen as the result of societal…
Descriptors: Anthropological Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis
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Hornberger, Nancy H. – Language in Society, 1987
Compares the use and maintenance of the Quechua language in a bilingual and nonbilingual education school and community. Findings indicate a significant change in teacher-pupil language use, an improvement in pupil participation in the bilingual school, and an improved attitude among the community members regarding the value of their language.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Attitudes, Developing Nations, Educational Policy
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Pike, Kenneth L.; Tuggy, Sheila C. – System, 1979
Discusses implications for bilingual educators of some of the more startling culture-bound linguistic characteristics of relatively primitive (often preliterate) peoples. Includes a description of the bilingual education program among the ethnic groups of Peru. (JB)
Descriptors: Anthropological Linguistics, Bilingual Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
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Hornberger, Nancy H. – Language and Education: An International Journal, 1988
Explores language and interaction behaviors of Quechua children that point to the possibility of a stress reaction on their part. Behaviors of Quechua children in two schools, one with and one without a bilingual program, are discussed. Interaction is discussed in terms of underparticipation, overparticipation, and hostile participation. (15…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Bilingual Education, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Influences