N.Battaglia
   Department   Kyoto University of Foreign Studies  Department of French Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies
   Position   Professor
Language French
Publication Date 2007/07
Type Academic Paper
Title La langue maternelle en classe de langue étrangère
Contribution Type Single author
Journal TypeJapan
Volume, Issue, Page 69(2007, January 1rst),pp.63--73
Total page number 11
Authorship Lead author
Author and coauthor BATTAGLIA N.
Details This paper first examines, with the aid of various studies, some definitions of mother tongue and language of study that have been given by language pedagogists, linguists, and general teachers, and more specifically explores the role of mother tongue in foreign language classes, examining both the advantages and disadvantages of such classes.