Should languages be divided according to subjects or time?
Very often the use of the vernacular is restricted in a bilingual school to such subjects as the vernacular, local history, etc. -essentially subjects belonging to the humanities - whereas science and technical subjects are taught in the medium of a world language, as this has the vocabulary and the literature needed. To give lessons in these subjects in the vernacular presupposes a programme of modernization. If, however,.it is possible to teach all subjects in the vernacular, then a division of time may be preferred, e.g. morning tuition in L 1 and afternoon tuition in L2, to give the children maximum exposure to both languages.