The impact of television on language

[phil cash cash]

It seems fair to say that the implications are the same for learning  
a second language.  For most indigenous communities this would mean  
that random television is not good for children attempting to learn a  
heritage language (endangered or not).

What are your thoughts?

Phil Cash Cash
UofA

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Baby Einsteins: Not So Smart After All
Monday, Aug. 06, 2007 By ALICE PARK
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1650352,00.html

'Baby Einstein': a bright idea?
Infants shown such educational series end up with poorer  
vocabularies, study finds. Researcher says 'American Idol' is better.
By Amber Dance, Times Staff Writer
August 7, 2007