This book describes well-established, state-funded bilingual education experiences in various countries in Western Europe as alternative models to classical immersion. Areas covered include bilingual education for minorities and majorities, for threatened and stable communities, border areas, immigrants and European schools. Practical issues are specifically highlighted, including an administrator's and teacher's perspective.

Product Description: This revised edition of a major textbook provides an introduction to the queries that arise in connection with bilingualism and the effect it has on the personality. It underlines the normality of speaking and using more than one language and aims to dispel many myths and fears...read more