Bilingual Education: What and Why?.

Fishman, Joshua A.

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ERIC Number: EJ109435

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Publication Date: 1973

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Bilingual Education: What and Why?

Fishman, Joshua A.

Florida FL Reporter, 2, 1 & 2, 13-14,42-43, 73

Federal bilingual education legislation is discussed briefly, and a definition of bilingual education is given. The following topics are then discussed: (1) four types of bilingual programs - transitional, monoliterate, partial and full bilingualism; and (2) compensatory, enrichment and group maintenance programs. (KM)

Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Schools, Bilingualism, Compensatory Education, Enrichment Activities, Federal Legislation, Program Descriptions

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