LINGUIST List 13.1654

Tue Jun 11 2002

Books: Bilingualism

Editor for this issue: Dina Kapetangianni <dinalinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. kathryn, Learners' Experiences of Immersion Education by Michele de Courcy
2. kathryn, An Introductory Reader to the Writings of Jim Cummins edited by Colin Baker & Nancy H. Hornberger
3. kathryn, Guia para padres y maestros de ninos bilingues by Alma Flor Ada & Colin Baker

Title: Learners' Experiences of Immersion Education 
Subtitle: Case studies of French & Chinese
Series Title: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism 
			
Publication Year: 2002
			
Publisher: Multilingual Matters 
 http://www.multilingual-matters.com/
			
 
Author: Michele de Courcy 
				

Hardback: ISBN: 1853595616, Pages: 162, Price: US$74.95
Paperback: ISBN: 1853595608, Pages: 162, Price: US$29.95

			
Abstract:

This book has much to excite the SLA researcher and the second
language teacher.�The interlingual comparison makes the study of
second language reading and writing acquisition especially
meaningful. The students themselves take on a central role as
individuals rather than just as statistics or categories.
Professor Michael Clyne, University of Melbourne, Australia.

This book has the merit of redressing the balance of quantitative
research carried out on immersion programmes in favour of a definitely
qualitative approach. It is revealing of such classroom practices as
codeswitching and translation, which have been frowned upon, in
official pronouncements on language use in these types of
programmes. The author has made use of a wide range of data sources
which she has combined well to provide convincing evidence for the
classroom phenomena under study.
Dr. Anne-Marie de Mejía, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia.

DESCRIPTION 
This book, which follows the progress of two groups of learners in
late immersion programs aims to add to the literature on immersion
programs by its emphasis on the processes of learning in such
programs. Another aim of the book is to extend our knowledge of
learning processes in character-based languages.

CONTENTS 
1. Language Learning in Immersion Programs; 2. How and where the
research was done; 3. Learners' Responses to the Learning
Context; 4. Language Learning Experiences; 5. Reading and Writing;
6. Language Learning Process and Strategies; 7. Discussion and
Conclusion

AUTHOR INFORMATION
Michèle de Courcy is a senior lecturer in language education at La
Trobe University, in Australia. Her research, teaching and
publications centre on bilingualism with an emphasis on second
language acquisition processes and content-based language instruction.
Recent research projects have involved evaluations of French and
Indonesian early immersion programs in Victoria.

Lingfield(s): Sociolinguistics
			 
Subject Language(s): Chinese, Mandarin (Language code: CHN), 
French (Language code: FRN)
 
Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)

			

Title: An Introductory Reader to the Writings of Jim Cummins 
Series Title: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism 
			
Publication Year: 2001
			
Publisher: Multilingual Matters 
 http://www.multilingual-matters.com/
			 
Editor: Colin Baker 
Editor: Nancy H. Hornberger 
				

Hardback: ISBN: 1853594768, Pages: 350, Price: £49.95/US$74.95/CAN$99.95
Paperback: ISBN: 185359475X, Pages: 350, Price: £19.95/US$29.95/CAN$39.95

			
Abstract:

DESCRIPTION 
The contribution of Jim Cummins to Bilingualism and Bilingual
Education has been substantial and profound. The Reader provides a
comprehensive compilation of his most important and influential texts.
The book also provides a detailed biographical introduction and a
commentary on the growth of ideas over three decades.

CONTENTS	
Introductory Chapter
SECTION I: The 1970s
1. (1973) A Theoretical Perspective on the Relationship between Bilingualism 
and Thought
2. (1976) The Influence of Bilingualism on Cognitive Growth
3. (1978) Immersion Programmes: The Irish Experience
4. (1979) Linguistic Interdependence and the Educational Development of 
Bilingual Children
5. (1979, 1983) Research Findings from French Immersion Programs across Canada
SECTION II: The 1980s
6. (1980) The Entry and Exit Fallacy in Bilingual Education
7. (1982) Tests, Achievement, and Bilingual Students
8. (1984) Learning Difficulties in �EurooeImmersion�Euro Programmes
9. (1986) Empowering Minority Students: A Framework for Intervention
10. (1986) Psychological Assessment of Minority Students
11. (1988) From the Inner City to the Global Village: The Microcomputer as a 
Catalyst for Collaborative Learning and Cultural Interchange 
12. (1988) From Multicultural to Anti-racist Education
13. (1988) The Role and Use of Educational Theory in Formulating Language 
Policy
SECTION III: The 1990s
14. (1992) Heritage Language Teaching in Canadian Schools
15. (1992) Empowerment through Biliteracy
16. (1996) Multicultural Education and Technology: Promise and Pitfalls
17. (1996) Babel Babble: Refraiming the Discourse of Diversity
18. (1997) Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education: A Mainstream Issue?
19. (1999) Alternative Paradigms in Bilingual Education Research
	
EDITOR INFORMATION 
Colin BAKER is a Professor of Education in the School of Education at
the University of Wales at Bangor and Nancy H. HORNBERGER is Professor
of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Both have researched
and published widely in the area of bilingualism, sociolinguistics and
education. They are the editors of this Series.

Lingfield(s): Sociolinguistics

Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)

			

Title: Guia para padres y maestron de ninos bilingues
Series Title: Parents & Teachers Guides 
			
Publication Year: 2001
			
Publisher: Multilingual Matters 
 http://www.multilingual-matters.com/			
 
Author: Alma Flor Ada 
Author: Colin Baker 
				

Hardback: ISBN: 1853595128, Pages: 248, Price: £39.95/ US$59.95/ CAN$79.95
Paperback: ISBN: 185359511X, Pages: 248, Price: £12.95/ US$19.95/ CAN$24.95

			
Abstract:

Esta introducción al bilingüismo ofrece respuestas a las preguntas
más frecuentes sobre la crianza y educación de niños
bilingües. Ambos autores parten de sus conocimientos académicos y
sus amplias experiencias en el campo para ofrecer respuestas que toman
en consideración los distintos tipos de familias bilingües y de
realidades sociales A practical introduction to bilingualism answering
the questions most frequently asked by parents and teachers on raising
and educating bilingual children. Both authors draw on their academic
expertise and ample field experience to provide straightforward
answers, which contemplate multiple types of bilingual families and
diverse societal conditions. �ndice
	Sección A: Preguntas sobre la familia
	Sección B: Preguntas sobre el desarrollo del lenguaje
	Sección C: Preguntas sobre problemas
	Sección D: Preguntas sobre la lectura y la escritura
	Sección E: Preguntas sobre pedagogía
	Sección F: Preguntas finales
	Epílogo/ Glosario/ �ndice	

Alma Flor Ada es Profesora de Pedagogía en la Universidad de San
Francisco. Ha educado cuatro hijos bilingües (español/inglés) y ha
diseñado programas para la interacción entre el hogar y la escuela a
través de los Estados Unidos. La Dra. Ada es una conferenciante
internacional sobre temas de bilingüismo y pedagogía. Entre sus
muchos libros, que han recibido valiosos premios, se encuentra la
colección de lengua, arte y cultura hispánicas Puertas al sol
(1999).

Alma Flor Ada is Professor of Education at the University of San
Francisco. She has raised four bilingual (Spanish/English) children
and has developed numerous programs for home-school interaction
throughout the United States. She lectures internationally on issues
of bilingualism. Among her multiple award-winning publications is the
collection "Gateways to the Sun" (1999) on Hispanic
language, culture, and art.

Colin Baker es Profesor de Pedagogía de la Universidad de Gales y
miembro de la Asociación Británica de Psicología. El Dr. Baker ha
sido reconocido mundialmente como experto en el tema del
bilingüismo. Tiene tres hijos bilingües (galés/inglés). Entre sus
muchas publicaciones se encuentran Foundations of Bilingual Education
and Bilingualism (1993, 1996) y Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and
Bilingual Education (1998).

Colin Baker is Professor of Education at the University of Wales and a
Fellow of the British Psychological Society. An internationally
recognized authority in the area of bilingualism, he has three
bilingual (Welsh/English) children. His many publications include
"Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism"
(1993, 1996) and the "Encyclopedia of Bilingualism and
Bilingual Education" (1998).

Lingfield(s): Applied Linguistics 
			 
Subject Language(s): Spanish (Language code: SPN)

Written In: Spanish (Language Code: SPN)