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The politics of ESOL (English for speakers of other languages): implications for citizenship and social justice

机译：ESOL的政治（英语为其他语言的使用者）：对公民身份和社会正义的影响

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A number of countries in Europe, including the UK, have adopted language and citizenship tests or courses as a requirement for granting citizenship to immigrants. To acquire citizenship, immigrants to the UK must pass a test on British society and culture, or demonstrate progress in the English language. For those with an insufficient command of the language, there is the option in the UK of taking an English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) with citizenship course. These language and citizenship tests and courses are seen by governments as a way of encouraging immigrants to develop the competences believed necessary for social integration. Equally, these are seen as a means for immigrants to demonstrate their willingness to integrate. However, two types of criticisms have been made against compulsory tests and language programmes. The first questions the need for these. The second focuses on whether they are a genuine contribution to preparation for citizenship or whether these, in effect, constitute a gatekeeping mechanism, or otherwise lead to social injustice; related to this is the question of whether the emphasis on language as defining of nationhood and citizenship is a move away from multiculturalism towards a policy of assimilation. In addition, there are issues relating to funding. This paper presents the results of a study of a ‘skills for life’ ESOL course at a community college in London that is specifically intended to help immigrants seeking to qualify for British citizenship. An interview was carried out with staff involved in ESOL at the college, and a focus group discussion was conducted with a student group. The aim of the paper is to provide an account of the experiences of the students in the light of the criticisms that have made against compulsory tests and language programmes. We also examine the impact of policy changes, including funding cuts, on the college and students. Although we found the language and citizenship class to be a positive experience, we note inconsistencies and contradictions in policies and discourses around language.View full textDownload full textRelated var addthis_config = { ui_cobrand: "Taylor & Francis Online", services_compact: "citeulike,netvibes,twitter,technorati,delicious,linkedin,facebook,stumbleupon,digg,google,more", pubid: "ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b" }; Add to shortlist Link Permalink http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02601370903471304
机译：欧洲许多国家（包括英国）已通过语言和公民身份测试或课程，作为向移民授予公民身份的要求。要获得公民身份，英国移民必须通过对英国社会和文化的测验，或证明英语取得了进步。对于那些语文能力不足的人，英国可以选择为其他语言的人（ESOL）讲英语作为公民课程。这些语言和公民测验和课程被政府视为鼓励移民发展被认为是社会融合所必需的能力的一种方式。同样，这些被视为移民展示其融入意愿的一种手段。但是，对强制性考试和语言课程提出了两种批评。第一个问题是对这些需求的质疑。第二个重点是，它们是否是对公民身份准备的真正贡献，或者它们实际上构成了关门机制，还是导致社会不公正；与此相关的问题是，强调语言对国家和公民身份的定义是否从多元文化主义转向同化政策。此外，还有与资金有关的问题。本文介绍了伦敦一所社区大学的“生活技能” ESOL课程的研究结果，该课程专门旨在帮助寻求获得英国国籍资格的移民。对学院中参与ESOL的员工进行了采访，并与学生团体进行了焦点小组讨论。本文的目的是根据对强制性考试和语言课程提出的批评，对学生的经历进行说明。我们还将研究政策变更（包括削减资金）对大学和学生的影响。尽管我们发现语言和公民阶层是一种积极的体验，但我们注意到与语言有关的政策和论述存在矛盾和矛盾。查看全文下载全文，twitter，technorati，可口，linkedin，facebook，stumbleupon，digg，google，更多”，发布号：“ ra-4dff56cd6bb1830b”};添加到候选列表链接永久链接http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02601370903471304

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