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ERIC Number: EJ479542
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0008-4506
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Language Learning for the 21st Century: Challenges for the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Tucker, G. Richard
Canadian Modern Language Review, v50 n1 p165-72 Oct 1993
The American phenomenon of pervasive monolingualism is considered, and potential implications of the North American Free Trade Agreement are described. Five second-language learning/teaching areas are projected: language for specific purposes; obligatory language study; exchange programs; technological advances; and information resources. (Contains 14 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Exchange Programs, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Intercultural Programs, International Trade, Language Usage, Languages for Special Purposes, Required Courses, Second Language Learning, Technological Advancement, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: North American Free Trade Agreement
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