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ERIC Number: EJ312854
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Language and Language Policy in Singapore.
Baxter, William H., III
Social Education, v49 n2 p116-17 Feb 1985
Singapore's language policy must balance the wishes of the various ethnic groups, the political situation in the regions, and the needs of economic development. Malay, Mandarin Chinese, English, and Tamil are all recognized as official languages. Malay has special symbolic status as the national language. (RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Economic Factors, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction, Language Planning, Official Languages, Political Influences, Public Policy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Singapore