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Title | Emergent and Dynamic Language in Immersion Programs |
Body | By Julie Sykes, CASLS Director A rapidly-growing context for language learning is K-12 immersion programs. In this setting, a balance between content and language is fundamental to success. While a focus on language is at the center of most programs, the balance with a critical need for learning content requires recognition of language variety and, at times, a focus on content over language. While long-term proficiency goals remain, a strong case can be made for intentional acceptance of ‘learner language’ in instances where competing cognitive demands might indicate a necessary prioritization of content elements. As a wrap-up to this month on emergent language, we offer three ideas for working with ‘learner language’ as a tool for ongoing proficiency development.
For more ideas for addressing language immersion programs, see Building a Successful and Sustainable Language Program: The Portland, Oregon, Mandarin Dual Language Experience at https://casls.uoregon.edu/research/chinese-immersion-research/. |
Source | CASLS Topic of the Week |
Inputdate | 2017-02-26 20:57:24 |
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Publishdate | 2017-02-27 02:15:02 |
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