The Mystery, History and Majesty of American Bilingualism: A Data Story

This is a data story with many surprise endings—although really, they signal beginnings in the way bilingualism in America is understood. Learn America’s surprising ranking among some key bilingual countries and the extensive global reach that American bilinguals can enjoy, especially in their careers.

 

Steve Leveen

Author of "America's Bilingual Century" and founder of America the Bilingual

Steve Leveen is the author of "America’s Bilingual Century: How Americans are giving the gift of bilingualism to themselves, their loved ones, and their country." Named a 2021 Finalist for the International Latino Book Awards, this foundational work puts forth a new and attainable vision for Americans to become bilingual. Steve himself is an emerging bilingual, taking Spanish as his “adopted language” in midlife. "America’s Bilingual Century" is part of the America the Bilingual Project, which Steve founded in 2017. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Cornell and is also an alumnus of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Mass Media Fellowship program. This is his second year presenting at Global CRED.

 
 
 
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