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Publication Date: 1988
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Immediate Pertinence in the Acquisition of Multilingual Proficiency: The European Schools.
Beardsmore, Hugo Baetens; Kohls, Juergen
Canadian Modern Language Review, v44 n2 p240-60 Jan 1988
The structure and programs of the multilingual European Schools network are outlined, focusing on the role of language in the curriculum. The schools' linguistic outcomes are compared with those of Canada's immersion programs. The use of social engineering to foster multilingual contacts is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Comparative Education, Curriculum Research, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Immersion Programs, Language of Instruction, Language Proficiency, Language Role, Multicultural Education, Multilingualism, Outcomes of Education, Program Design, Relevance (Education), Second Language Learning
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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