Encyclopedia Of Bilingual Education

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"With articles on Spanglish and Spanish loan words in English as well as Southeast Asian refugees and World Englishes, this encyclopedia has a broad scope that will make it useful in academic and large public libraries serving those involved in teaching and learning in multiple languages. Also available as an ebook.”- BooklistThe simplest definition of bilingual education is the use of two languages in the teaching of curriculum content in K–12 schools. There is an important difference to keep in mind between bilingual education and the study of foreign languages as school subjects: In bilingual education, two languages are used for instruction, and the goal is academic success in and through the two languages. The traditional model of foreign-language study places the emphasis on the acquisition of the languages themselves.The field of bilingual education is dynamic and even controversial. The two volumes of this comprehensive, first-stop reference work collect and synthesize the knowledge base that has been well researched and accepted in the United States and abroad while also taking note of how this topic affects schools, research centers, legislative bodies, advocacy organizations, and families. The Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education is embedded in several disciplines, including applied linguistics, politics, civil rights, historical events, and of course, classroom instruction. This work is a compendium of information on bilingual education and related topics in the United States with select international contributors providing global insight onto the field.Key FeaturesExplores in a comprehensive, non-technical way the intricacies of this subject from multiple  perspectives: its history, policy, classroom practice, instructional design, and research basesShows connections between bilingual education and related subjects, such as linguistics, education equity issues, socio-cultural diversity, and the nature of demographic change in the United StatesDocuments the history of bilingual education in the last half of the 20th century and summarizes its roots in earlier periods Discusses important legislation and litigation documentsKey Themes· Family, Community, and Society· History· Instructional Design· Languages and Linguistics· People and Organizations· Policy Evolution· Social Science Perspectives· Teaching and LearningThe Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education is a valuable resource for those who wish to understand the polemics associated with this field as well as its technical details. This will be an excellent addition to any academic library.

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Encyclopedia of BILINGUAL EDUCATION Editorial Board Editor Josué M. González Arizona State University Managing Editor Silvia C. Noguerón Arizona State University Assistant Managing Editor Pauline Stark Arizona State University Editorial Board Gerda de Klerk Arizona State University Terrence G. Wiley Arizona State University Wayne E. Wright University of Texas at San Antonio Nancy F. Zelasko George Washington University Encyclopedia of BILINGUAL EDUCATION 1& 2 Josué M. GonzÁlez Arizona State University Editor Copyright © 2008 by SAGE Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. For information: SAGE Publications, Inc. 2455 Teller Road Thousand Oaks, California 91320 E-mail: [email protected] SAGE Publications Ltd. 1 Oliver’s Yard 55 City Road London EC1Y 1SP United Kingdom SAGE Publications India Pvt. Ltd