Which of the following is TRUE of dual-language learning in the United States?
A)Bilingualism is not linked to positive outcomes for children in the United States.
B)Many immigrant children experience subtractive dual-language learning,in which they end up monolingual in English.
C)Most high schools in the U.S.have a rigorous dual-language requirement of dual fluency to graduate.
D)Immigrants in the U.S.are taught almost exclusively with the English-only approach.

Question

Which of the following is TRUE of dual-language learning in the United States?
A)Bilingualism is not linked to positive outcomes for children in the United States.
B)Many immigrant children experience subtractive dual-language learning,in which they end up monolingual in English.
C)Most high schools in the U.S.have a rigorous dual-language requirement of dual fluency to graduate.
D)Immigrants in the U.S.are taught almost exclusively with the English-only approach.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Subtractive dual-language learning occurs when a child's home language is devalued and marginalized, leading them to abandon their native language in favor of English. This is a common experience for many immigrant children in the United States. Choices A, C, and D are false statements. Bilingualism has been linked to several positive outcomes such as cognitive flexibility, increased job opportunities, and cultural competence. Few high schools in the U.S. have a rigorous dual-language requirement, and immigrants in the U.S. are taught using a combination of English and their native language, depending on the program and school district.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Dual-Language Learning in the United