The Use of Language Is a Controversial Aspect of Multicultural

question 35

Multiple Choice

The use of language is a controversial aspect of multicultural education because of all of the following EXCEPT

• A)It may not be appropriate to refer to a group as a "minority" if it constitutes half or more of the population in an area.
• B)It is difficult to determine labels and terms that are acceptable for designating various groups.
• C)It is generally agreed among professionals that English should be the only language of instruction.
• D)It is difficult to decide what languages)or dialects)should be used for instruction.

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