What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English?
In the last couple of weeks, we have explored the complexities of language use in our culture. We have examined how the words we choose affect our perceived meaning and how others use language to complicate the truth. Our readings and discussions have also investigated how society might view those who speak a different language or have an accent and the struggles multi-lingual people face with their public and private languages. It is your job now to further explore one of these topics on your own.
What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English?
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Added on 17.11.2015 17:41
lease choose one of the topics below to write a 3 page essay. Your essay should be MLA formatted and include the following:
A creative title
What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English?
An introduction that introduces your topic, introduces the article(s) you are choosing to explore, and includes an argumentative thesis.
Several body paragraphs that support your thesis, provide evidence
At least 4 properly cited quotes from at least two of the readings we have explored during this unit
Paragraph transitions that clearly lead your reader through the points you are making
What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English?
A conclusion
Few grammatical errors
Prompts:In Myriam Marquezs Why and When We Speak Spanish in Public and Amy Tans Mother Tongue we learn a little about what it is like to speak a language other than English in America. Both authors explain that their first language is something that is spoken with their parents, and that it is not necessarily essential for their parents to learn Proper English. Do you agree with this assertion? Do you feel people living in America for an extended time should learn English- why or why not? What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English? Do you feel that this impedes their life in this country?
What experiences have you encountered in America with family members or strangers whose native language is not English?
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