Event Title
From Bilingualism to Interlinguistics: The Case Against the Deficit Model of Language Acquisition
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Event
Description
The article argues against an ahistorical deficit model of Spanish/English bilingualism in educational practice based on interlinguistic research. The bidirectional facilitative effects of Hispanic bilingualism allow Spanish-speaking minorities to exploit their language background while learning academic English and integrating their language and culture into the American mainstream.
Identifier
FIDC005438
From Bilingualism to Interlinguistics: The Case Against the Deficit Model of Language Acquisition
The article argues against an ahistorical deficit model of Spanish/English bilingualism in educational practice based on interlinguistic research. The bidirectional facilitative effects of Hispanic bilingualism allow Spanish-speaking minorities to exploit their language background while learning academic English and integrating their language and culture into the American mainstream.