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Bilingual Education in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective

ISBN: 978-1-4051-1994-8

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496 pages

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Provides an overview of bilingual education theories and practices throughout the world
Extends traditional conceptions of bilingualism and bilingual education to include global and local concerns in the 21st century
Questions assumptions regarding language, bilingualism and bilingual education, and proposes a new theoretical framework and alternative views of teaching and assessment practices
Reviews international bilingual education policies, with separate chapters dedicated to US and EU language policy in education
Gives reasons why bilingual education is good for all children throughout the world, and presents cases of how this is being carried out