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Secondary School Exchanges : A Promising Way of Fostering Bilingualism in the Next Generation
Authors/contributors
- Lai, Edward (Author)
- Orme, Charlie (Author)
- Fleming, Scott (Author)
Title
Secondary School Exchanges : A Promising Way of Fostering Bilingualism in the Next Generation
Abstract
In Quebec, it is a basic fact that a solid grasp of the French language is essential to finding work, participating fully in the political process, and integrating into society. While statistics show that bilingualism is very common among the Englishspeaking minority, and especially so among youth, problems nonetheless arise. Young English-speakers frequently report that they do not feel confident enough in their ability to speak French, while others remark that their written French is not strong enough to land a job. Inadequate knowledge of French is a contributing factor to the higher unemployment rates experienced by young English- speakers. A lack of work, and a hampered ability to take part in public life in general, lead to the disenfranchisement of members of this community. Given the high demand among young English- speakers for more French-language training, policy makers must come up with new and creative ways of meeting the demand.
Place
Montreal, QC
Institution
Y4Y Québec
Date
September, 2018
Pages
4
Language
en
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Citation
Lai, Edward, Charlie Orme, and Scott Fleming. Secondary School Exchanges : A Promising Way of Fostering Bilingualism in the Next Generation. Montreal, QC: Y4Y Québec, September 2018.
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Contributing CKOL partner
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Youth for Youth Québec (Y4Y Québec)
Fondation :
Janvier 2018
Public cible :
Jeunes anglophones (âgés de 16 à 30 ans) dans la province de Québec.
Site Web :
https://www.y4yquebec.org/
Activités :
Partager l'information sur les ressources, les possibilités de formation et de réseautage, et les services d'emploi et de carrière pour les jeunes anglophones (âgés de 16 à 30 ans); offrir des possibilités de mise en réseau pour les jeunes anglophones du Québec, afin d'inclure des possibilités d'engagement avec la majorité de langue officielle; produire et diffuser des politiques concernant les jeunes anglophones du Québec.
Ancien nom :
s. o.