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Direct linkZhang, Weiyu; Xiaoya, Sun; Cheung, Yin Ling – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2022
Given the emergence of English as a global lingual franca, English proficiency has become necessary for workers in many sectors and therefore should be given special attention in vocational education and training. While there is no shortage of research on vocational education and training in general, this body of work lacks a focus on English…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Vocational English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Multilingualism
Download full textJean-Marie Arrighi – Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2024
Corsican is a Romance language that belongs to the Italo-Romance group. Corsican has been recognised since 1974 as a regional language in France by the Ministry of National Education. The language is officially recognised by the French Constitution as belonging to the heritage of France. Over the past 25 years, several laws, decrees, regulations,…
Descriptors: Romance Languages, Foreign Countries, Language Planning, Educational Policy
Sanchez, Daniel, Comp.; Hawkey, James, Comp. – Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2019
The aim of the dossier is to provide a concise description of European minority languages in education. Aspects that are addressed include features of the education system, recent educational policies, main actors, legal arrangements and support structures, as well as quantitative aspects such as the number of schools, teachers, pupils, and…
Descriptors: Romance Languages, Language Minorities, Educational Policy, Educational Improvement
Deyrich, Marie-Christine – Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 2021
This article examines the relationship between European language policy and funded language learning projects in the field of LSP. We look at why and how the objectives were expressed, how the overall directions have evolved over the past decade, and how the LSP landscape has been redefined through research and implementation. Our discursive and…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Languages for Special Purposes, Discourse Analysis, Ethnography
Movchan, Larysa – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2014
The article tackles the problem of developing plurilingual competencies through vocationally oriented foreign language in Sweden. The author analyses the pedagogical conditions of realization of plurilingual education at upper-secondary schools, vocational and higher education establishments and the aspects of teacher education for this purpose.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, International Cooperation
Paulik, Anton, Comp.; Solymosi, Judit, Comp. – Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2014
This regional dossier aims at providing a concise description of and basic statistics on minority language education in a specific region of Europe--the territory of Magyarország (Hungary). Aspects that are addressed include features of the education system, recent educational policies, main actors, legal arrangements, and support structures, as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Slavic Languages, Language Minorities, Geographic Regions
Sciriha, Lydia, Comp. – Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2013
This regional dossier aims to provide concise, descriptive information and basic educational statistics about minority language education in a specific region of Europe--Malta. Aspects that are addressed include features of the education system, recent educational policies, main actors, legal arrangements, and support structures, as well as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Semitic Languages, Language Usage, Statistical Data
Harding-Esch, Edith – 1982
Practical applications of the concepts of the Modern Language Project for teaching languages for special purposes at the university level are described. The Modern Languages Project, sponsored by the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the Council of Europe, involves the formulation of a coherent European policy on adult language learning which…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1987
The transcript of this hearing on the reauthorization of the Bilingual Education Act and the prepared statements of witnesses, are presented here. The Bilingual Education Act, enacted in 1968, is a major federal education authority that provides educational services primarily for school-age, limited-English-proficient students (LEP). A study of…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Case Studies, Educational Legislation, Educational Objectives
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1977
This profile in outline form of the English language teaching situation in the Sudan discusses the role of English within the educational system and in Sudanese society. Areas covered include English language requirements in terms of hours of instruction, curricula for primary, secondary and higher education, evaluation, teaching staff and teacher…
Descriptors: Arabic, Educational Finance, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Cheah, 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
McKay, Sandra Lee – 1993
A discussion of second language literacy (SLL) looks at various contexts in which language minorities in the United States attempt to become literate in English, and the effects of conflicting agendas on the individual and the second language classroom. Six areas influencing literacy agendas are discussed. In the first chapter, differing concepts…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Economic Factors, Educational History, Educational Policy
