Back to Search
Start Over
The Problems and Possibilities of Interest Convergence in a Dual Language School
The Problems and Possibilities of Interest Convergence in a Dual Language School
- Source :
-
Theory Into Practice . 2019 58(2):145-153. - Publication Year :
- 2019
-
Abstract
- The increase and popularity of dual language (DL) or two-way immersion programs nationally, and specifically in California, is due to the acceptability of bilingual programs that are inclusive of students whose first language is English, and who are typically of a White, middle-class background. This phenomenon can be explained through the idea of interest convergence, as discussed by critical race theorists. That is, social policies that benefit the minority population only change when they also benefit the dominant or majority population. We argue that in the case of DL programs, it is beneficial for both the linguistic minority group and the majority for interest convergence to be realized. This theoretical lens can actually be a helpful tool to view whether the interests of one group are being prioritized over the other, as is so often the case when there is a power differential between the two groups, such as White middle-class families and Spanish-speaking/Latino families.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0040-5841
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Theory Into Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1214876
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2019.1569377