Ethnic diversity and language instruction

Reference no: EM1352599

Across the country, there is continued dialogue around what "English-only" assumes in the language spoken and cultural inclusiveness. Your posts bring to the fore front the need to re-evaluate concepts such as "primary" language and majority in terms of language instruction within academic contexts. There are estimates that by the year 2050, the Hispanic population will be the majority (this group is already the majority in California). Many are bilingual English-Spanish speakers, some are primarily Spanish speakers. If we assume that "dominant" refers to numerical majority, what do you think are the implications for language instruction at the academic level in light of the increasing ethnic diversity in the U.S?

Reference no: EM1352599

Questions Cloud

Language development of children : In light of what we have discussed, thus far, in the course (e.g. attention, memory, schemas, etc) , what factors do you the language development of children?

Compute the overhead cost per unit : Vid-saver, Corporation, has five activity cost pools and two products a budget tape rewinder and a deluxe tape rewinder.

Develop the algorithms needed for designer robot : You have been hired as a system designer to develop the algorithms needed for a designer robot that can paint different patterns on the floor based on the commands it receives.

How to from group to a high performance team : From group to a high performance team - Describe how a group can become a high-performance team. Include an examination of the impact of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity on group behavior.

Ethnic diversity and language instruction : If we assume that "dominant" refers to numerical majority, what do you think are the implications for language instruction at the academic level in light of the increasing ethnic diversity in the U.S?

What is its angular velocity after interval : A playground merry-go-round has a radius of 4.60 {rm m} and a moment of inertia of 250 kg m^2 and turns with negligible friction about the vertical axle through its center.

Define financial markets and share experiences : Define financial markets and share experiences you have had with at least one type of financial market or institution. Discuss and explain the main functions that market or institution performs.

Pursue a career in management : Organizational Behavior Classes are useful only to people who will pursue a career in management. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Show the impact of failing to get permission : Show the impact of failing to get permission before taking an action with a customer

User Account

All Pages