Pacific languages in education / 
[editors, France Mugler, John Lynch]. 
 - viii, 310 pages :  illustrations, maps ;  21 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The Maori language in New Zealand education and society / Richard A. Benton -- Introduction of the Samoan language programme in New Zealand / Vavao Fetui and Afamasaga Malia Malaki-Williams. 
<br/><br/>On title page: Department of Literature and Language ; Pacific Languages Unit, Vanuatu.  On title page: Department of Literature and Language ; Pacific Languages Unit, Vanuatu. 
<br/><br/> "This collection of articles and interviews explores policy, practice and attitudes relating to the use of Pacific languages in education systems of most Pacific Island countries and territories, from pre-school to tertiary level. It records history ; it deals with current attitudes and prejudices ; and it focuses attention on perceived problems with the medium of education in many parts of the region."--Back cover 
<br/><br/><br/>Includes text in Marshallese. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9820201233 9789820201231 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Oceanic languages--Study and teaching.<br/>Language and education--Oceania.<br/>Native language and education--Oceania.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Oceania--Languages.