Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School
Author | : Kim Potowski |
Publisher | : Multilingual Matters |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781853599439 |
ISBN-13 | : 1853599433 |
Rating | : 4/5 (433 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School by : Kim Potowski
Download or read book Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School written by Kim Potowski and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the experiences of a group of students in Chicago, Illinois, who are attending one of the first Spanish-English dual immersion schools in the United States. The author follows the group during two school years, documenting their Spanish use and proficiency, as well as how their two languages intersect with the ongoing production of their identities.