The English-Only Movement and Sign Language for Deaf Learners: An Instructive Parallel.

Matin, David S.

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ERIC Number: EJ621528

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Publication Date: 2001

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The English-Only Movement and Sign Language for Deaf Learners: An Instructive Parallel.

Matin, David S.

Sign Language Studies, v1 n2 p115-24 Win 2001

Draws a parallel between the passage and implementation of a law requiring that English be the primary language of instruction in California and the case of whether to use sign language or English as the primary language of instruction for Deaf and hard of hearing learners in English-speaking countries. (Author/VW)

Descriptors: American Sign Language, Deafness, English Only Movement, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction, Oral Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hungary; Slovakia; United States

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