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All English, All the Time - Inside Higher Ed

All English, All the Time Inside Higher Ed The spread of English in global higher education is no secret. Even so, the recent decision by a leading Italian public university, Politecnico di Milano, to shift to all English language instruction at the graduate level is stark enough to have ... and more »

The 'limitless horizon" of capitalism - Asia Times Online

The 'limitless horizon" of capitalism Asia Times Online The primal scene of Marxism, to use [Sigmund] Freud's language, is a form of leftist positivism inscribed in the progressive tradition of the Enlightenment." Preve begun to recognize the historical failure of communism very early. and more »

Stirring Canada From Its Slumber - CounterPunch

Stirring Canada From Its Slumber CounterPunch At present that type of language is likely to draw a collective eye roll from the rest of Canada. “Bourgeoisie”? What is this, the Sixties? And so we are currently witnessing much of the same contempt that was rained down on the Occupy movement, ... and more »

Puerto Rico Gov. Aims to Make Island Fully Bilingual by 2022 - Fox News

Puerto Rico Gov. Aims to Make Island Fully Bilingual by 2022 Fox News "Bilingualism opens doors and provides opportunity to our children so they can shine and become successful in a labor market that is increasingly competitive and globalized," he said. Only 12 of the island's 1472 schools offer an all-English curriculum ... and more »

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022 - Fox News

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022 Fox News The US territory has had a long and contentious relationship with the English language, and many Puerto Ricans are skeptical about embracing it, fearing they will lose a key part of their identity and find themselves a step closer to statehood, ... and more »