New Perspectives and Issues in Educational Language Policy : A Festschrift for Bernard Dov Spolsky

This formidable selection of papers reflects the psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic underpinnings of the interface between language and education. Following an introduction that positions the field of educational linguistics historically and conceptually, the volume presents 15 contributions by leading scholars that cover the four areas most central to the field: - Language teaching, language learning and literacy (Widdowson, Bialistok, Cohen & Allison); - Language testing (Bachman, Davies, and Shohamy); - Multilingualism, minority languages and language planning (Bratt-Paulston, Fishman, Lambert, Amara, de Bot & van Els); - Language policy (Clyne, Tucker, Donato & Murday, McNamara & Lo Bianco, and Hornberger). New Perspectives and Issues in Educational Language Policy is published in honour of Bernard Dov Spolsky and reflects his impact on applied linguistics in general and educational linguistics in particular. The breadth and coverage makes this an indispensable title for future research in the field of educational linguistics. This edited volume contains 15 chapters. Part one, "Language Teaching, Language Learning, and Literacy," has three chapters: "The Monolingual Teaching and Bilingual Learning of English" (Henry G. Widdowson); "Literacy: The Extension of Languages Through Other Means" (Ellen Bialystok); "Bilingual Processing Strategies in the Social Context of an Undergraduate Immersion Program" (Andrew D. Cohen, Kirk C. Allison). Part two, "Language Testing in Educational Contexts," includes three chapters: "Some Construct Validity Issues in Interpreting Scores from Performance Assessments of Language Ability" (Lyle F. Bachman); "What Second Language Learners Can Tell Us About the Native Speaker: Identifying and Describing Expectations" (Alan Davies); "The Social Responsibility of Language Testers" (Elana Shohamy). Part three, "Multilingualism, Minority Languages, and Language Planning," has five chapters: "Multilingualism and Diglossia in Palestine in the First Century of the Common Era: Some Thoughts on Historical Sociolinguistics" (Christina Bratt Paulston); "Introducing Khayem Zhitlovski" (Joshua A. Fishman); "Arab Language Education in the Hebrew State" (Muhammad Amara); "Adult Use and Language Choice in Foreign Language Policy" (Richard D. Lambert); "Linking Levels in Foreign Language Teaching Through a Common Frame of Reference" (Kes de Bot, Theo van Els). Part four, "Case Studies in Educational Linguistics: Focus on Policy," has four chapters: "Micro Language Policy as a Barometer of Change: A University Language Policy as an Example" (Michael Clyne); "The Genesis of a District-Wide Spanish FLES Program: A Collaborative Achievement" (G. Richard Tucker, Richard Donato, Kimmaree Murday); "The Distinctiveness of Applied Linguistics in Australia: A Historical Perspective" (Tim F. McNamara, Joseph Lo Bianco); "Educational Linguistics as a Field: A View from Penn's Program as It Approaches Its 25th Anniversary" (Nancy H. Hornberger). References are appended to the end of each chapter. A subject index is included. (KFT) Spolsky's Educational Linguistics / Robert L. Cooper, Elana Shohamy And Joel Walters -- Pt. I. Language Teaching, Language Learning, And Literacy -- The Monolingual Teaching And Bilingual Learning Of English / Henry G. Widdowson -- Literacy: The Extension Of Languages Through Other Means / Ellen Bialystok -- Bilingual Processing Strategies In The Social Context Of An Undergraduate Immersion Program / Andrew D. Cohen And Kirk C. Allison -- Pt. Ii. Language Testing In Educational Contexts -- Some Construct Validity Issues In Interpreting Scores From Performance Assessments Of Language Ability / Lyle F. Bachman -- What Second Language Learners Can Tell Us About The Native Speaker: Identifying And Describing Exceptions / Alan Davies -- The Social Responsibility Of The Language Testers / Elana Shohamy -- Pt. Iii. Multilingualism, Minority Languages And Language Planning -- Multilingualism And Diglossia In Palestine In The First Century Of The Common Era: Some Thoughts On Historical Sociolinguistics / Christina Bratt Paulston -- Introducing Khayem Zhitlovski / Joshua A. Fishman -- Arab Language Education In The Hebrew State / Muhammad Amara -- Adult Use And Language Choice In Foreign Language Policy / Richard D. Lambert -- Linking Levels In Foreign Language Teaching Through A Common Frame Of Reference / Kees De Bot And Theo Van Els -- Pt. Iv. Case Studies In Educational Linguistics: Focus On Policy -- Micro Language Policy As A Barometer Of Change: A University Language Policy As An Example / Michael Clyne -- The Genesis Of A District-wide Spanish Fles Program: A Collaborative Achievement / G. Richard Tucker, Richard Donato And Kimmaree Murday -- The Distinctiveness Of Applied Linguistics In Australia: A Historical Perspective / Tim F. Mcnamara And Joseph Lo Bianco -- Educational Linguistics As A Field: A View From Penn's Program As It Approaches Its 25th Anniversary / Nancy H. Hornberger. Edited By Robert L. Cooper, Elana Shohamy, Joel Walters. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In this paper, we describe the systematic planning and subsequent implementation of a new system-wide Spanish program at the primary level in one of the school districts in suburban Pittsburgh, PA. We discuss the steps involved in selecting the target language - involving community, teacher, and board consultation; the incorporation of the language program into the overall curriculum of the district; and the active participation by all senior administrators, including the superintendent, in a year-long planning effort that culminated in teacher selection, curriculum development and in-service