Tendencies in linguistic

models and development

Made by: Miren

Joseba
Ane
BASQUE COUNTRY
D is the most popular
A/G/X are the least popular
Depends of geographical location

WALES
English is the most popular language (75% )
Welsh (25% ) minority language
IRELAND
Model B2 is the most popular (two classes or
subjects were taught through Irish
Model A is the least popular (all subjects taught
through the medium of Irish)

NORWAY
Pre-schooling children are separated in language
groups
The tendencies is Norway, but Sami is increasing.
 LITHUANIA
PRE-SCHOOL
2-3 children in class 0f minority language: submersion
model (have to study in the language of majority).
Bilingual Education:
 50% are Lithuanian/50% are Ethnic.
Immersion and bilingual (Lithuanian and minority
Ethnic).
Later bilingualism: native language . State language later.
Immersion: state language / all group from ethnic
minorities.
PRIMARY: Lithuanian some lessons in native.
SECONDARY: compulsory lessons in Lithuanian
(Bilingualism)
CONCLUSIONS
Depends on the geographical location and
the situation in class: the tendencies in
linguistic models are different.
Minority languages are increasing in
Education Systems in Europe.
Each language group has their own section
where their mother tongue is the main
medium of education.