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Language at the Fault Lines

University of South Florida, shaunessy{at}coedu.usf.edu

Patricia Alvarez McHatton

University of South Florida

Language can be a divisive issue, particularly in places where a single language is associated with nationality. One's native tongue (or remnant of) indicates cultural origin and can thus function as social capitol, allowing or denying entr�e into physical and social worlds. Children from dual-language families, especially those from Spanish-speaking homes, provide unique perspectives about bilingualism, especially as they consider how language can affect how others respond to language. Through reflective dialogue, two researchers explore conversations of six bilingual Hispanic adolescents. Presented in a Reader's Theatre format, the inner conflicts about the authors' respective observations about and experiences with language are interwoven with students' perceptions as they consider the attitudes of their peers, educators, and the community.

Key Words: education • Hispanic/Latino • Reader's Theatre • gifted learners

Cultural Studies <=> Critical Methodologies, Vol. 8, No. 3, 325-336 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1532708607310803


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