Should the United States Be Multilingual? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780737748932)

According to the United States Census Bureau report, at least 350 languages are spoken across the homes of America. Yet, the most common, and official, language of America remains English. What does this tell us about American culture? This comprehensive edition explores the topic of multilingualism in the United States. Readers will explore a variety of essays that discuss topics such as English-only legislation, multilingual students as assets to schools, the question of multilingualism as it pertains to election ballots, and the relationship between literacy and proficiency.

Author: Amy Francis
ISBN-10: 0737748931
ISBN-13: 9780737748932
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/19/2011
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 157