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Globalisation, Language and Education: A Comparative Study of the United States and Tanzania.

Authors :
Roy-Campbell, Zaline M.
Source :
International Review of Education. Jul 2001 47(3-4):267-282.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Focusing on Tanzania and the United States, this article examines the fallacy of a monolingual, English-only policy in education. It also examines the philosophy surrounding this debate and considers the detrimental effects upon students of attempting to impose a monolingual policy. Discusses the role of educational language in the quest for global peace. (Contains 43 references.) (AUTH/NB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0020-8566
Volume :
47
Issue :
3-4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Review of Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ635621
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers