Lucy Tse

Why Don't They Learn English Separating Fact from Fallacy in the U.S. Language Debate

Herausgeber: Genishi, Celia; Alvermann, Donna E; Strickland, Dorothy S

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This compelling book examines the often cited but poorly supported claims that immigrants fail to learn English, and the mistaken belief that immigrant communities cling to their heritage languages. The author reveals that, on the contrary, English is being learned at a rapid pace while heritage languages are disappearing quickly from family use. She shows us how current assumptions have a pervasive influence on language policy in the United States. Ultimately, the author argues for an educational approach that effectively embraces immigrant communities. This unique volume offers a short, readable introduction to these issues suitable for nonspecialists as well as educators, researchers, and other professionals.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Teachers College Press
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. September 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 160mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 168g
• ISBN-13: 9780807740965
• ISBN-10: 0807740969
• Artikelnr.: 22271839

Autorenporträt

Lucy Tse is an associate professor of education at California State University, Los Angeles. She is co-editor of the book Heritage Language Development and has published widely in the areas of second language acquisition, heritage language learning, and bilingualism and biliteracy.