| View Larger Image | Pathways to Multilingualism: Evolving Perspectives on Immersion Education (Bilingual Education and Bilingualism) | Paperbackby Tara Williams Fortune (Editor), Diane J. Tedick (Editor)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Multilingual Matters | | Page Count: | 248 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 15, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 468,994th |
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In this volume an international roster of scholars offer theoretical perspectives, research reviews and empirical studies on teaching, learning and language development in immersion education. Editors clearly define the term "immersion" and bring together research from three distinct branches, including foreign language ("one-way"), bilingual ("two-way") and indigenous immersion programs. This collection aims to facilitate cross-context dialogue and knowledge exchange. |
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