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The Visual Representation Of Dual Language Education, Theresa Catalano
The Visual Representation Of Dual Language Education, Theresa Catalano
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications
Despite well documented benefits of dual language (DL) programs which deliver educational content in two languages, there are still few DL programs in the United States. As such, there is a need to understand how to effectively persuade more states/districts to adopt the programs. In addition, more critical research is needed that focuses on how the programs are represented visually, as well as how this visual representation reflects wider discourses about DL education that could impede the programs from reaching those who need them most. In this article, the author explores ideologies behind DL program discourse by looking at photojournalism …