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Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School
Kim Potowski
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Description for Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School
Paperback. 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 US. The author follows the group during two school years, documenting their Spanish use and proficiency and how their two languages intersect with the production of their identities. Series: Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CFDM; JNSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 300.
This book describes the educational experiences and linguistic outcomes of students in Chicago, Illinois, who are attending one of the oldest Spanish-English dual immersion schools in the United States. The author follows a group of students during fifth grade and again during eighth grade, documenting their Spanish use and proficiency as well as how Spanish and English intersect with the ongoing production of their identities.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853599439
SKU
V9781853599439
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Ref
99-15
About Kim Potowski
Kim Potowski is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she directs the Spanish for heritage speakers program. Her research focuses on the Spanish of bilingual speakers, including how Spanish is spoken in the United States, the effectiveness of curricula for heritage speakers, and professional development for teachers. She is the author of Fundamentos ... Read more
Reviews for Language and Identity in a Dual Immersion School
"This volume offers valuable insights into the inner workings of two-way immersion classrooms and helps us understand why students resist using Spanish. Everyone who cares about bilingualism as a goal of two-way immersion should know about this research."
Donna Christian, President of the Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, USA "Identity investment is key to understanding how two-way immersion (TWI) ... Read more
Donna Christian, President of the Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, USA "Identity investment is key to understanding how two-way immersion (TWI) ... Read more