Second Language Learning as a Factor in National Development in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Language Information Series, No. 1.

Institution	Center for Applied Linguistics, Arlington, VA.
Titel	Second Language Learning as a Factor in National Development in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Language Information Series, No. 1.
Quelle	(1961), (25 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Developing Nations; Economic Development; English (Second Language); French; International Programs; Language Instruction; Language of Instruction; Language Planning; Language Role; Multilingualism; Official Languages; Second Language Learning; Second Languages; Surveys; Africa; Asia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Wirtschaftsentwicklung; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Französisch; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Sprachwechsel; Mehrsprachigkeit; Multilingualismus; Office language; Amtssprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Second language; Zweitsprache; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Afrika; Asien
Abstract	The Survey of Second Language Teaching was conducted in 1959-1961 to investigate the nature and extent of the problem of second language learning in developing nations. This document summarizes the survey. It identifies the second language factor in national development, discusses the nature and extent of its problems and surveys the resources available to cope with the problem. English or French is often needed in developing countries for internal communication in multilingual areas, for transmission of science and technology and for international communication. The language situation in Asia includes: multilingualism, existence of one major national language, diglossia, low literacy, and the use of English and French as working languages and mediums of instruction. Africa is characterized by a multiplicity of languages and low literacy; English and French are often the languages of instruction and a means toward progress. In Latin America, a European language is the official language of each country, although Indian languages are widely spoken. The resources in second language education in major English- and French-speaking countries are also outlines. Recommendations are made concerning second language teachers, foreign students, linguistics training, educational coordination on domestic and international levels, individualized country plans, regional centers, teaching methodology and linguistic research. (CHK)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC