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L O W L A N D S - L - 04 November 2008 - Volume 03<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br>
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From: <span class="ep8xu"><span><span style="color: rgb(121, 6, 25);">Ulpi Alvarez</span></span></span><span class="hccdpe"> </span><span class="ldacoc"><<a href="mailto:email@ulpialvarez.com">email@ulpialvarez.com</a>></span><br>
Subject: <span class="hccdpe">LL-L "Language politics" 2008.11.03 (06)
[E/Valencian]</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: tahoma,sans-serif;">Mark,<br>
<br>
The law introducing the citizenship subject was passed in congress by the
Socialist party and its allies. The Partido Popular opposed the introduction of
the subject from the very beginning. They believe it goes against their (=catholic)
values and there've been many issues with the implementation of the subject
nationwide. For starters, there were massive demonstrations organized by the
Partido Popular and the church. In some 'Comunidades autónomas' (pretty much
like the Bundesländer) where the Partido Popular governs it hasn't been
implemented at all. And in Valencia
they chose to give it in English, but without enough teachers knowledgeable in
both subjects. So they came up with this briliant idea of having 2 teachers in
the classroom: one for 'citizenship education' and the other an English teacher
who interprets his/her colleague. The result is angry parents who feel their
children are losing their time at school, angry teachers who feel the quality
required is by no means achievable and pupils who cannot take the subject
seriously. It's a very subtle and effective way not to oppose the
implementation of the subject but to boycott it.<br>
<br>
I don't have much time to explain more in detail, but this is it in short.<br>
<br>
Best regards,<br>
<br>
Ulpi</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;">From: R. F. Hahn <<a href="mailto:sassisch@yahoo.com" target="_blank">sassisch@yahoo.com</a>><br>
Subject: Language politics<br>
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Hey, Ulpi!<br>
<br>
It's great to hear from you again. Thanks for the explanation.<br>
<br>
Keep this up and the Kahuna might slate you for honors.<br>
<br>
Regards,<br>
Reinhard/Ron</span></p>