Language and Identity: A Reading-To-Write Unit for Advanced ESL Students.
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| Title: | Language and Identity: A Reading-To-Write Unit for Advanced ESL Students. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burkhalter, Nancy, Pisciotta, Samuel W. |
| Source: | Teaching English in the Two-Year College. Dec 1999 27(2):203-208. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Cultural Differences, English (Second Language), English Instruction, Language Skills, North American Culture, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Two Year Colleges |
| ISSN: | 0098-6291 |
| Abstract: | Describes a study unit for ESL (English Second Language) students on language and identity. Explores the dichotomy of attitudes and behavior occurring when a nonnative speaker tries to embrace a new language and culture. Concludes that reading and writing about multicultural literature in the ESL classroom helps students gain language skills and better perspectives on the diversity of American culture. (SC) |
| Entry Date: | 2000 |
| Accession Number: | EJ598876 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Describes a study unit for ESL (English Second Language) students on language and identity. Explores the dichotomy of attitudes and behavior occurring when a nonnative speaker tries to embrace a new language and culture. Concludes that reading and writing about multicultural literature in the ESL classroom helps students gain language skills and better perspectives on the diversity of American culture. (SC) |
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| ISSN: | 0098-6291 |
