Article published In: Language Teaching and Learning in Australia
Edited by Chris Mann and Richard B. Baldauf, Jr. †
[Australian Review of Applied Linguistics. Series S 9] 1992
► pp. 49–68
Universities and lote proficiency
Published online: 1 January 1992
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.9.04man
https://doi.org/10.1075/aralss.9.04man
The methods employed to study languages at university are less important for producing competent language users than the availability of in-country experience. The principal issue to be addressed with regards to this experience is that of equity of access. Real equity can only be achieved through a substantial government commitment to in-country language learning.
