Fishman, Joshua A.

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Publication Date: 1977

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"Standard" versus "Dialect" in Bilingual Education: An Old Problem in a New Context

Fishman, Joshua A.

Modern Language Journal, 61, 7, 315-25, Nov 77

A survey discussion of the question of standard languages versus dialects in education observes practice and conditions in America and Europe with attention to the definition of dialect. Responsibilities of the bilingual education teacher are outlined. (CHK)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers, Bilingualism, Dialects, Language Standardization, Language Variation, Sociolinguistics, Standard Spoken Usage, Teacher Responsibility

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