- Announcements
- Course Details
- Introductions Class
- Topic One: ELLs & the ESOL Field
- Topic Two: Court Cases
- Topic Three: Program Models
- Topic Four: Enrollment to Exit Cycle
- Programs for ELLs
- Topic Five: Federal Legislation
- Topic Six: Assessment/ Evaluation
- Topic Seven: Anti-Bilingual Movements
- Topic Eight: Research
- Final Assessment
- Questions for Karie
- Course Feedback
Topic Seven
The English Only movement works in multiple realms. In schools, it manifests via Anti-Bilingual legislation. Is it really about language, or is it a proxy for other, less "politically correct" issues?
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I give an introduction to the Official English (aka English Only) Movement.
Spolsky explores the question of whether the U.S. needs a language policy.
Benz (2005) talks about the referenda (state legislation) sponsored by Ron Unz.
How do these state policies impact ELLs?
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What
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Karie's debate with Rosalie Porter (minute 44:11)
This video is an hour long, but you don't need to watch the whole thing! Scroll to minute 44:11, where the debate on Measure 58 begins.
There's another tab this week; Don't miss "U.S. English" or the lecture!
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It can be difficult to hear in parts, so I've included a transcript. Warning: I'm a little "catty" :)
Dr. Porter is now the Chairwoman of ProEnglish. She also debated James Crawford, a nationally renowned journalist-turned-advocate for ELLs. Read the brief OPB article:
http://news.opb.org/article/measure-58-draws-national-attention/ |