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Baral, David P. – 1987
In recent years, the theoretical framework of Jim Cummins has been widely discussed by bilingual educators. This paper traces the evolution of Cummins' theory and examines the criticisms which have been raised against it. The first part of the paper discusses the major elements of his theory of bilingual proficiency: the threshhold hypothesis, the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communication
