Language proficiency and academic achievement
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Language proficiency and academic achievement
（Multilingual matters / series editor, Derrick Sharp, 10）
Multilingual Matters, 1984
- pbk.
Available at 18 libraries
Note
Includes bibliographies and index
Contents of Works
- Wanted, a theoretical framework for relating language proficiency to academic achievement among bilingual students / Jim Cummins
- On Cummins' theoretical framework / Fred Genessee
- On some theoretical frameworks for language proficiency / Michael Canale
- A note on the dangers of terminological innovation / Bernard Spolsky
- SCALP / Rudolph C. Troike
- A sociolinguistic perspective on Cummins' current framework for relating language proficiency to academic achievement / Benji Wald
- Language proficiency and academic achievement revisited / Jim Cummins
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume grew out of a dialogue between Jim Cummins and other scholars and practitioners present at the Language Proficiency Assessment Symposium. It represents a state of the art discussion of Cummins' theoretical framework. Cummins first summarizes and explains the development of his theoretical framework relating language proficiency and academic achievement. Five distinguished researchers then provide critiques which highlight varied perspectives on the long term meaning and implications of Cummins' work. Finally, Cummins responds to the critiques in an attempt to clarify his position. This interdisciplinary dialogue raises important issues of concern not only to researchers but to educational practitioners and clinicians at all levels. As such, it is hoped that the knowledge gained from the interaction represented in this volume leads to greater theoretical and practical understanding of the critical areas related to language proficiency assessment.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Background to the Language Proficiency Assessment Symposium
1. Jim Cummins: Wanted: A Theoretical Framework for Relating Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement among Bilingual Students
2. Fred Genesse: On Cummins' Theoretical Framework
3. Michael Canale: On Some Theoretical Frameworks for Language Proficiency
4. Bernard Spolsky: A Note on the Dangers of Terminological Innovation
5. Rudolph C. Troike: SCALP: Social and Cultural Aspects of Language Proficiency
6. Benji Wald: A Sociolinguistic Perspective on Cummins' Current Framework for Relating Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement
7. Jim Cummins: Language Proficiency and Academic Achievement Revisited: A Response
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