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Marcellesi, Jean-Baptiste – Langages, 1981
A brief reveiw of recent literature in France on bilingualism, or more properly, diglossia. In the context of a bi- or pluri-linguistic situation, dialectology, linguistic distribution of both speakers and systems, official and regional languages, and the problem of belonging to a linguistic community and ethnic identification are discussed. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Pluralism, Culture Conflict, Dialect Studies
Tabouret-Keller, Andree; Luckel, Frederic – Langages, 1981
In the context of reflections on sociolinguistic research in Alsace, results are discussed of current studies which indicate the importance of the city/rural area distinction in use of French and Alsatian. The complexity of the actual linguistic situation in Alsace is described. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Dialect Studies, Diglossia, French
Bentolila, Alain; Gani, Leon – Langages, 1981
Discusses the procedure and objectives of studies on adult instruction in Creole and the use of Creole in the primary grades. The complexity of the sociolinguistic situation, the extent of illiteracy, the state of the educational system, and implications of change in attitudes to both Creole and French are discussed. (AMH)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingualism, Educational Change, Educationally Disadvantaged