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OverviewAccording to the United States Census Bureau report, at least 350 languages are spoken across the homes of America. Yet, the most common, and official, language of America remains English. What does this tell us about American culture? This comprehensive edition explores the topic of multilingualism in the United States. Readers will explore a variety of essays that discuss topics such as English-only legislation, multilingual students as assets to schools, the question of multilingualism as it pertains to election ballots, and the relationship between literacy and proficiency. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amy Francis , Christine WatkinsPublisher: Greenhaven Publishing Imprint: Greenhaven Publishing Edition: annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.40cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9780737748932ISBN 10: 0737748931 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 19 January 2011 Recommended Age: From 16 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsReview: Should the United States Be Multilingual? Each well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.--Booklist, March 2011 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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