The languages of Africa and the diaspora [ educating for language awareness

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 se...

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Main Authors: Bond, George C. (Author), Kleifgen, Jo Anne (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bristol, UK Buffalo, NY. : Multilingual Matters , c2009
Series:New perspectives on language and education
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 295 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1847691358 (electronic bk.)
9781847691347
9781847691354 (electronic bk.)