BLBC 439 - Ethnic Diversity In Our Schools: A Cross Cultural/Linguistic Survey

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Bilingual/Bicultural Education

Description:

Surveys the ethnic, cultural and linguistic history and evolution of the U.S. as a pluralistic nation. This survey covers precolonial America, colonization, forced displacement and exploitation of Africans and the following immigration waves since the 18th century. The cultural and linguistic characteristics of each group are discussed with highlights on language and culture maintenance, erosion or disappearance across generations. Erosion and disappearance of language and culture are approached in terms of the processes of acculturation and assimilation, whereas their maintenance is portrayed through recent practices in pluralism of which the implementation of bilingual education and multicultural education are typical examples.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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