Bilingualism Persists, But English Still Dominates

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Author: 
Alba, Richard
Year: 
2005
Publisher: 
Migration Policy Institute
Publication Location: 
Washington, D.C.
Description: 

This study examines the linguistic assimilation of children of immigrants, comparing the historical experience with the current trends of these populations.  It finds that since 1960, English is almost universally accepted by the children and grandchildren of immigrants, and that by the third generation, only a minority in any group maintains bilingualism.

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