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Peer reviewedGonzalez, Roseann Duenas; And Others – English Journal, 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…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Discriminatory Legislation, Educational Policy
