Bilingual/Multicultural Education in Canada: Interpretation and Bibliography. Special Studies in Comparative Education, Number Fifteen.

Overview & Synopsis

The bibliography includes 615 citations of books, articles, general sources, and bibliographies on aspects of bilingual education, multicultural education, and the role of language in education in Canada. Citations in the first section, on society and language policy, are organized in the following categories: history; sociological aspects; psychological aspects; politics in education; policy analysis; finance and economics; general works; and general works specific to a province or region. The second sections' contents, on bilingual teaching and learning, are presented in the following categories: contributions to psycholinguistic ideas; teaching methods and curriculum; pre-school learning; primary school learning; secondary school learning; and bilingualism and higher education. The third section, "Beyond French-English Bilingualism," includes: immigrants and other ethnic groups; adaptation for Asian migrants; and programs for Ukrainians. The fourth section, "Reference Works", includes general and program guides and bibliographies. Background information on Canada's relevant educational and language history is provided in an introductory narrative. (MSE)