Source: Language on the move, January 29, 2013
Multiculturalism in Australia: Should it be seen but not heard? (Source: det.wa.edu.au)
Australia has embraced multiculturalism as official national policy since the 1970s. Interestingly, the most recent incarnation of the policy, called ‘The People of Australia’ embraces multiculturalism without embracing multilingualism. In this post I want to explore what it means to celebrate multiculturalism and Australia’s cultural diversity without equally embracing multilingualism.
I will begin by sharing two experiences from multicultural events I recently attended.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>