The Languages of Africa and the Diaspora: Educating for Language Awareness |
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Editor:
| Kleifgen, Jo Anne Bond, George C. |
Series title: | New Perspectives on Language and Education Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-282-13578-9 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Multilingual Matters
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $139.95 |
Book Description:
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Takes a fresh look at subordinated vernacular languages in the context of African, Caribbean, and US educational landscapes, highlighting the social cost of linguistic exceptionalism for speakers of these languages. This title also offersa comprehensive approach to language awareness in educative settings.
Takes a fresh look at subordinated vernacular languages in the context of African, Caribbean, and US educational landscapes, highlighting the social cost of linguistic exceptionalism for speakers of these languages. This title also offersa comprehensive approach to language awareness in educative settings.