language policy

Explores the arguments surrounding the controversy over the sole use of English as a national language.

Examines the U.S. immigration laws since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and discusses the issues of both legal and illegal immigration, government policies regarding immigrants and citizens, the economic costs involved, and the question of whether English should continue as the official language of the United States.

Authors present differing opinions on whether the United States should have a national language, whether multilingualism is bad for the U.S., and whether students have a right to use their native language.