Book: Jim Cummins bilingualism reader

Wed Jun 12 14:14:30 UTC 2002

Title: An Introductory Reader to the Writings of Jim Cummins  
Series Title: Bilingual Education & Bilingualism   

Publication Year: 2001

Publisher: Multilingual Matters 
           http://www.multilingual-matters.com/

Editor: Colin  Baker  
Editor: Nancy H. Hornberger 

Hardback: ISBN: 1853594768, Pages: 350, Price: Â£49.95/US$74.95/CAN$99.95
Paperback: ISBN: 185359475X, Pages: 350, Price: Â£19.95/US$29.95/CAN$39.95

Abstract:

DESCRIPTION 
The contribution of Jim Cummins to Bilingualism and Bilingual
Education has been substantial and profound. The Reader provides a
comprehensive compilation of his most important and influential texts.
The book also provides a detailed biographical introduction and a
commentary on the growth of ideas over three decades.

CONTENTS       
Introductory Chapter
SECTION I: The 1970s
1. (1973) A Theoretical Perspective on the Relationship between Bilingualism 
and Thought
2. (1976) The Influence of Bilingualism on Cognitive Growth
3. (1978) Immersion Programmes: The Irish Experience
4. (1979) Linguistic Interdependence and the Educational Development of 
Bilingual Children
5. (1979, 1983) Research Findings from French Immersion Programs across Canada
SECTION II: The 1980s
6.  (1980) The Entry and Exit Fallacy in Bilingual Education
7.  (1982) Tests, Achievement, and Bilingual Students
8.  (1984) Learning Difficulties in âEurooeImmersionâEuro Programmes
9.  (1986) Empowering Minority Students: A Framework for Intervention
10. (1986) Psychological Assessment of Minority Students
11. (1988) From the Inner City to the Global Village: The Microcomputer as a 
Catalyst for Collaborative Learning and Cultural Interchange 
12. (1988) From Multicultural to Anti-racist Education
13. (1988) The Role and Use of Educational Theory in Formulating Language 
Policy
SECTION III: The 1990s
14. (1992) Heritage Language Teaching in Canadian Schools
15. (1992) Empowerment through Biliteracy
16. (1996) Multicultural Education and Technology: Promise and Pitfalls
17. (1996) Babel Babble: Refraiming the Discourse of Diversity
18. (1997) Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education: A Mainstream Issue?
19. (1999) Alternative Paradigms in Bilingual Education Research

EDITOR INFORMATION 
Colin BAKER is a Professor of Education in the School of Education at
the University of Wales at Bangor and Nancy H. HORNBERGER is Professor
of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.  Both have researched
and published widely in the area of bilingualism, sociolinguistics and
education. They are the editors of this Series.

Lingfield(s): Sociolinguistics

Written In: English (Language Code: ENG)

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