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Critical Analysis of the Application about Multilingualism in Education Contexts with the Case of Singapore

Ge AoUniversity of Manchester*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Discussions on multilingual education arising from multilingualism have been a very popular topic in recent years. In multilingual education, languages other than the dominant language are usually recognized as the language of instruction. This model of education arises from different sociolinguistic contexts and needs to take into account the use of the language it involves and the relative status of that language. This paper critically analyzes the policy of multilingualism in education promoted in the Singapore region as a case study, and goes on to point out that multilingualism in education as an important resource cannot be guided by state policy while providing better developmental resources and economic value to individuals. Multilingualism in education should place indigenous, national, and official languages on an equal footing and promote the development and prosperity of multiple languages.

Keywords: Multilingualism; Education; Singapore
Published: June 26, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/38/20240173
Volume: CHR Vol.38
pp. 26-30
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