Education and Language in the Philippines

This book critically discusses the development of education and language policies in the Philippines. It highlights the economic, social, and political factors that impact the education and language policies in the country, including identity formation and the roles played by ethnic languages, the national language, and English.

List of contents

1. Introduction and Contextual Background
2. Education, Language and Development
3. Language and National Identity
4. Language-in-Education Policies in the Philippines
5. Education, Language Policy and Use in the Philippines
6. Education and Language: a Multi-ethnic Approach
7. Closing Remarks: Education and Language in the Philippines

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About the Authors

About the author

Lorraine Pe Symaco is professor of education at Zhejiang University.
Francisco P. Dumanig is assistant professor of English and TESOL coordinator at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Summary

This book critically discusses the development of education and language policies in the Philippines. It highlights the economic, social, and political factors that impact the education and language policies in the country, including identity formation and the roles played by ethnic languages, the national language, and English.

Product details

• Authors: Francisco P Dumanig, Francisco P. Dumanig, Lorraine Pe Symaco, Lorraine Pe Dumanig Symaco
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2024
• EAN: 9781793602978
• ISBN: 978-1-79360-297-8
• No. of pages: 136
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Other languages / Other literatures; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Sociolinguistics, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Language teaching and learning, ELT: learning material & coursework, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies