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Brazilian Attitudes toward English: Dimensions of Status and Solidarity.

Authors :
El-Dash, Linda Gentry
Busnardo, JoAnne
Source :
International Journal of Applied Linguistics. 2001 11(1):57-74.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Implications of the prestige and vitality of English as a foreign language in Brazil were investigated using both direct and indirect measures of attitudes and beliefs. Aspects of solidarity and status identified by factor analysis were investigated in a Brazilian adolescent population, and four statistically distinctive profiles were found. (Author/VWL)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0802-6106
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Applied Linguistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ628092
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers