The history of bilingualism in Canada is as long and complex as the country itself. Indeed, the history of bilingualism in Canada is older than the country and stretches back far into prehistory. This site will focus on the history of the two official languages of Canada: French and English but would like to acknowledge that this does not reflect the number of languages spoken in Canada.
This site will examine how English and French came to become the official languages, how they have impacted one another and the country. On the History and Politics page the user will find an interactive timeline that illustrates the most significant events in Canada's history with respect to French and English language use. The History and Politics page also the user with links to the significant legislation surrounding the official languages of Canada.
Following this historical journey the site will examine the benefits associated with bilingual education. It will explore what research has revealed about bilingual education. On the Benefits of Bilingual Education page will focus on the cognitive, academic and economic benefits associated with bilingualism.
The website will also discuss the critiques and challenges affiliated with bilingual education. The Critiques of Bilingual Education page will discuss the issues surrounding language fluency, classroom diversity and the attrition rates in immersion programs.
Finally, this website will provide a conclusion from each of its contributor's point of view and will provide the interested user with an extensive resource bank (found on the Resources & External Links Tab) to allow them to explore the impacts of bilingual education further.
This site will examine how English and French came to become the official languages, how they have impacted one another and the country. On the History and Politics page the user will find an interactive timeline that illustrates the most significant events in Canada's history with respect to French and English language use. The History and Politics page also the user with links to the significant legislation surrounding the official languages of Canada.
Following this historical journey the site will examine the benefits associated with bilingual education. It will explore what research has revealed about bilingual education. On the Benefits of Bilingual Education page will focus on the cognitive, academic and economic benefits associated with bilingualism.
The website will also discuss the critiques and challenges affiliated with bilingual education. The Critiques of Bilingual Education page will discuss the issues surrounding language fluency, classroom diversity and the attrition rates in immersion programs.
Finally, this website will provide a conclusion from each of its contributor's point of view and will provide the interested user with an extensive resource bank (found on the Resources & External Links Tab) to allow them to explore the impacts of bilingual education further.
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