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ERIC Number: EJ637389
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Publication Date: 2001
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The Cross-Marriage Language Dilemma: His Language or Hers?
de Klerk, Vivian
International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, v4 n3 p197-216 2001
Reports on language shift on a micro level in a study carried out on 10 cross-language English/Afrikaans marriages. Explores the language dynamics, attitudes, and usage patterns within these families, and reports on the relative levels of success in achieving family bilingualism. Provides an overview of factors influencing language usage in these homes, and offers a view on possible long-term linguistic outcomes for these families. (Author/VWL)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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