An Overview of Language and Literacy Issues in Singapore.

Autor/in	Cheah, Yin Mee
Titel	An Overview of Language and Literacy Issues in Singapore.
Quelle	(1997), (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Adult Education; Bilingualism; Competition; Elementary Secondary Education; English; Foreign Countries; Language of Instruction; Language Planning; Language Role; Language Usage; Literacy; Literacy Education; Malay; Mandarin Chinese; Official Languages; Regional Dialects; Second Language Instruction; Second Languages; Sociocultural Patterns; Tamil; Uncommonly Taught Languages; Vocational Education; Singapore + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Bilingualismus; Wettkampf; English language; Englisch; Ausland; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Sprachwechsel; Sprachgebrauch; Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Office language; Amtssprache; Regionalsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Second language; Zweitsprache; Soziokulturelle Theorie; Minderheitensprache; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Singapur
Abstract	A discussion of the language and literacy situation in Singapore looks at the role of each of the four official languages (English, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil, and Malay) and at trends and issues in adult and vocational education for labor force development. Usage patterns of each official language, common dialects and varieties and their use, and the politics of language planning are outlined. The role of ethnic groups in determining language use is considered. Literacy patterns for each of the official languages are examined and factors affecting literacy are noted, including educational policy, social changes, development of the global marketplace, and historical and socioeconomic factors across and within language groups. The evolution and influence of public policy concerning bilingualism are noted. Vocational and adult education systems are described. Issues related to literacy and workforce development are explored, focusing on the two directions from which they are currently being addressed: the school curriculum, and adult and vocational education. Issues discussed include competition between languages, even within the school context, the effects of multilingualism, and the relevance to the workplace of the literacy skill being taught. Contains 27 references. (MSE)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC