Emotions of English language attitudes in building a knowledge society

Emotions of English language attitudes in building a knowledge society

Language exists in a political and social context which must be understood so that language can be used as an instructional tool for effective communication, and also so that one can respond equitably to students and parents with a language background different from the English language. Smith discu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Multicultural education (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 2003-10, Vol.11 (1), p.46
1. Verfasser: Smith, Kweku M
Format: Magazinearticle
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Attitudes
Basic Skills
Biculturalism
Bilingualism
Democracy
Dialect Studies
Emotions
English
English (Second Language)
English language
English Language Learners
Ideology
Language Attitudes
Language Dominance
Mothers
Native Language
Non English Speaking
Parents
Second Languages
Social Environment
Social Influences
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Zusammenfassung:Language exists in a political and social context which must be understood so that language can be used as an instructional tool for effective communication, and also so that one can respond equitably to students and parents with a language background different from the English language. Smith discusses emotions of English language attitudes from historical perspective as it relates to language learning development, explores current attitudes, and proposes the type of attitudes needed to assist English learners in a democratic society.
ISSN:1068-3844