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ERIC Number: EJ373240
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The English Language Amendment: Examining Myths.
Gonzalez, Roseann Duenas; And Others
English Journal, v77 n3 p24-30 Mar 1988
Claims three of the arguments advocated by proponents of the English Language Amendment (ELA) are myths, including (1) linguistic diversity causes political conflict; (2) an official language determines national unity; and (3) bilingual education decelerates the entrance of non-English speakers into the American mainstream. Argues that the ELA is politically oppressive. (ARH)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Discriminatory Legislation, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Federal Legislation, Language Maintenance, Language Planning, Minority Groups, Official Languages, Overpopulation, Political Power
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: English Language Amendment; South Africa; Tanton (J H)