Chapter 2. Theory and Method in the Analysis of Language Shift

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Presentation VII
4. Chapter 1. Introduction 1
5. Chapter 2. Theory and Method in the Analysis of Language Shift 11
6. Part One: The Structure of Language Shift in the United States
7. Chapter 3. The Anglicisation of Adults in Minority Language Groups 41
8. Chapter 4. Intergenerational Anglicisation in the United States 91
9. Chapter 5. The Context of Minority Language Use among American Adolescents 144
10. Chapter 6. Reflections on the Process of Anglicisation 211
11. Part Two: The Role of Language Characteristics in the Attainment Process
12. Chapter 7. The Impact of Language Characteristics on Occupational and Income Attainments of American Adults 221
13. Chapter 8. The Impact of Language Characteristics on the Educational Attainments of American Children 312
14. Chapter 9. The Impact of Language Characteristics on the Educational Achievements of American Children 355
15. Chapter 10. Reflections on the Role of Language Characteristics in the Attainment Process of Minority Language Groups 385
16. Part Three: Language Planning in the Context of Identified Needs
17. Appendix A: Source and Reliability of the SIE Estimates 403
18. Appendix Β: Design Characteristics of High School and Beyond 417
19. Appendix C: Fidelity of Language Reports by HSB Students 424
20. References 429
21. Backmatter 433