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1. Describe the difference between the two concepts BICS and CALP in the language learning process. How should an understanding of these two concepts change the way that English language learning is taught in schools? How do you think English language learning programs could be improved in the US? Support your argument.
2. Compare and contrast the Integration Period with the Radical Nationalist Period in Latino Politics. What changed from one to the other and what (if anything) remained the same?
3. List two reasons you think Latinos are applying for citizenship in larger numbers and Latinos registered to vote has risen by over 400% since the 1970's (Be specific). How does this growth in voter registration compare with the US population in general? How does Gonzalez foresee the future of Latino influence in US politics? Do you agree or disagree? Support your argument with evidence.
4. Describe the anti-immigration backlash that has occurred in the three distinct time periods of immigration that Gonzalez mentions in chapter 11 (1840's, 1890's-1920, 1980's-present). Where was the majority of immigration coming from during each of these periods? What issues did the established population have with each of these groups of new immigrants? What kinds of laws did the anti-immigrant groups pass or try to pass in each of these time periods in order to control immigration? Be specific.
5. Describe the 5 categories of legal immigration (power point). Why is it difficult to immigrate to the US? Describe at least one specific restriction in each of the different categories that limits immigration? How do you think the US immigration system could be reformed? Support your argument.
6. What reasons does Gonzalez give to argue that Latin American immigration will continue to grow? Do you agree with Gonzalez? Why or why not?
7. Describe two myths about immigrants that both Gonzalez and the online articles address. Explain the evidence/reasoning used in these two readings to support their argument. Do you agree or disagree? Support your own argument with specifics.
8. Describe three different types of programs for English Language Learners in practice today in US schools (power point). List some pros and cons of each. What do you think would be the most effective English learning program for students in the public school system? Make sure and support your argument with evidence.
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