Access to the linguistic system

A viable metaphor?

Authors

  • Elizabeth Platt Florida State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/japl.v3i3.28201

Keywords:

linguistics

Abstract

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Author Biography

  • Elizabeth Platt, Florida State University

    Elizabeth Platt is Professor Emerita at Florida State University where she has recently come out of retirement to teach ESL courses to pre-service elementary teachers and teacher in-service courses. She is also preparing FSU students to teach English to Rwandan teachers later this year. With colleagues at the University of Florida she has continued to publish articles and make presentations on policy regarding English Language Learners in Florida’s schools.

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Published

2015-09-14

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How to Cite

Platt, E. (2015). Access to the linguistic system: A viable metaphor?. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice, 3(3), 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1558/japl.v3i3.28201