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Multilingual education systems are characterised by the presence of more than two languages or language varieties in the community it serves. The languages will have status differences and will be functionally differentiated in the ways they are used. There will be situations where it is possible to predict which language or variety will be chosen and how it will be used. A study of these patterns and some knowledge of the possible proficiencies in each language will help language planners plan sound educational programmes, which use the linguistic resources of the community to best advantage. With the wide range of competencies present in the community, it is expected that language attitudes towards the use of these languages, particularly in education, will vary. Language attitudes shape linguistic behaviour and are often affirmed or otherwise by people who have the power to make policy decisions such as permanent secretaries, school headteachers and curriculum advisors. Pacific nations need to move beyond the status quo and towards implementing educational programmes that reflect the changing roles of the languages and which affirm and value all the languages and varieties in their communities.
Author(s): Shameem N
Editor(s): May, S., Franken, M., Barnard, R.
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: LED: Refereed Proceedings of the Inaugural International Conference on Language, Education and Diversity.
Year of Conference: 2005
Publisher: Hamilton: Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research, University of Waikato.
Notes: Available on CD Rom from publisher.
