Philology, pedagogy, and psychology

2012 Issue №2

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Ideology of English monolingualism as the basis of the US language policy

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80-87

Abstract

The article deals with the ideological foundations of English monolingualism in the U. S. A. The author analyses the arguments used by supporters and opponents of this ideology. The author also describes the history of monolingualism, as well as its function and sources.

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