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Dual Language Immersion programs have been growing exponentially as a result of an urgent need for globally competent, bilingual or multilingual citizens. The US is currently facing a language deficit, which negatively affects national security, international relations and even the economy. If America wants to stay in contention as one of the strongest world powers, the US needs to foster more interest in learning foreign languages earlier and invest in the development of foreign language education. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the history and implementation of different Dual Language Immersion program models. The geographical scope of the paper will cover historical background in Canada and the current implementation of Dual Language Immersion models in three Southwestern states: California, Utah and Arizona. The paper also outlines challenges related to the implementation of these dual language immersion programs.
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Title
- History and Overview of Dual Language Immersion Programs
Contributors
- Kwong, Jocelyn (Author)
- Bahtchevanova, Mariana (Thesis director)
- Zhang, Xia (Committee member)
- School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
- School of Sustainability (Contributor)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
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2016-12
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