Introduction The following term paper will deal with one of the most important debates in applied linguistics: the controversy between Randolph Quirk and Braj B. ... The conclusion of the Kingman report is that it should be a duty of British schools to provide children with Standard English since this is their right (Quirk 1990: 10). ... Kachru, in his 1985 paper, counters the argument of the narrow range of purposes by stating that...the outer circle forms a large speech community with great diversity and distinct characteristics. ...

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In some schools - for example, Tower Hamlets - most bilingual children will speak the same language as a mother tongue, whereas in others 40 different languages or more may be spoken. ... When the focus is on the fact that children have access to two or more languages, the term bilingual will be used: for example, if we are discussing how to provide resources and activities in a classroom that will reflect and value the languages the children use. ... With respect to pupils learning EAL, the Coalition Government's policy is focused on promoting the rapid acquisition of English. ... Wit...

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Common Perceptions A major assumption regarding Mexican-Americans living in the United States is that they have crossed the Mexico-United States border with little desire to challenge themselves in school. ... In 1986, the Los Angeles Times cited the San Diego school district as an example of a Mexican-American community hampered by many students" decisions to quit school. ... A series of articles in the Boston Globe followed the struggles with learning English of two Mexican-American grade schoolers in an English-speaking public school. ... They attempted to complete their homework, usi...

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