Exploration of Language Socialization of Creole Speaking Students in French as a Second Language
This article explores how 11 Creole-speaking students are socialized for writing in French as a second language. Results show that pupils have some knowledge of the alphabetic code, but that this knowledge is still fragile for a few of them. As far as cognitive clarity in written French is concerned, results demonstrate a larger fluctuation. Students have developed an awareness of the written text, but this still needs to be reinforced. To support these students’ language socialization, we believe that literacy programs which take into account their cultural habitus would help them develop stronger skills in French as a second language.