Developmental Interdependence Hypothesis Revisited in the Brunei Classroom

• Autores: Elizabeth M. Liew
• Localización: Journal of multilingual and multicultural development, ISSN 0143-4632, Vol. 17, Nº. 2-4, 1996, págs. 195-204
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper attempts to focus on the importance of developing the L1, that is Bahasa Melayu, as a firm foundation for the acquisition and learning of L2. It also analyses the possible problems faced by young learners of Bahasa Melayu (Standard Malay or the official L1) and English Language in the Brunei Classrooms. The paper also highlights the following: the question of which is the L1 among children in Brunei Darussalam, an examination of the theory related to the Developmental Interdependence Hypothesis, bidialectism and its problems in the Bruneian schools, the acquisition and maintenance of Bahasa Melayu as the 'school language' to enhance the learning of L2 and a discussion on the next course of action for the future.