Multilingualism and education 22 de xan. de 2026
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Multilingualism and education
The interview summarises Cummins’ core contributions to multilingual education, including the BICS–CALP distinction, the threshold hypothesis, and the common underlying proficiency/interdependence hypothesis, illustrated by the iceberg metaphor. He stresses the importance of cross-linguistic influence, the central role of the first language in learning and identity, and the need for equity-focused, language-friendly educational practices that treat multilingualism as a resource rather than a deficit.
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Talking about languages
Jim Cummins
Professor of Education, University of Toronto
Entrevista:
María Rosa Alonso
Departamento de Filología Inglesa, Francesa y Alemana, Universidade de Vigo
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