Immersion Education: International Perspectives

Immersion Education: International Perspectives



Издательство: Cambridge University Press
Жанр: Cambridge University Press

Качество: Хорошее
Страниц: 332
Формат: pdf, fb2, epub

The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs. Immersion, a relatively new approach to bilingual education, originated in Canada. It uses the target language as a medium of instruction in order to achieve additive bilingualism — a high level of second language proficiency. The wide range of languages and purposes now served by immersion worldwide is illustrated by case studies of thirteen programs presented and discussed in this paperback edition. The introductory chapter defines immersion education theory and practice and shows how this approach differs from other forms of bilingual education.