Lives in Two Languages

by Watkins-Goffman, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780472086245
• ISBN10: 0472086243
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Pr

Summary

Lives in Two Languagesexplores identity and multiculturalism through readings that aim to help teachers-in-training gain better insight into their students' lives. Lives in Two Languagesfocuses on the experience of multicultural authors--like Richard Rodriguez, Amy Tan, Eva Hoffman, Chang-rae Lee, and Julia Alvarez--whose experiences can be related to anyone who has moved from one culture or subculture to another. As such, this text is an excellent comprehensive introduction to the multicultural experience for teachers and educators in all disciplines, as well as of interest to anyone interested in language culture and psychological process of identity.

Table of Contents

Why This Book	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
An Introduction to Identity and Culture	1	(12)
Psychosocial Phenomenon	1	(1)
Performance in the Classroom and Overcompensation	2	(1)
Learning Perspective from Immigrant Writers: Introducing Richard Rodriguez	3	(2)
Introducing Eva Hoffman	5	(1)
Introducing Chang-rae Lee	6	(2)
Introducing Amy Tan	8	(1)
Sociocultural Factors	9	(2)
Culture as Enrichment	11	(2)
The Public and Private Selves	13	(15)
Introduction	13	(3)
Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory	16	(6)
Other Selves	22	(1)
The Film Mi Familia	23	(5)
Lost in Translation	28	(15)
Introduction	28	(2)
Eva Hoffman's Lost in Translation	30	(1)
English: Both a Public and a Private Voice	31	(2)
Adolescence in a Strange City	33	(1)
Immigrant Ambition: The Overachiever	34	(2)
Denunciation and Detachment	36	(1)
Triangulation of Experience	37	(1)
Childhood Identity and Idealization of Home	38	(1)
Being Jewish in North America	39	(4)
A Hybrid Feminine Voice	43	(11)
Introduction	43	(1)
Julia Alvarez's Something to Declare	44	(6)
Women as Mentors	50	(1)
Communication and Gender	51	(3)
Immigration and the Generation Gap	54	(27)
Introduction	54	(1)
Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club	55	(23)
The Film Joy Luck Club	78	(3)
Culture, Identity, and Work	81	(16)
Introduction	81	(2)
Change-rae Lee's Native Speaker	83	(6)
What's in a Name?	89	(2)
Acculturation and Identity through Work or Hobby	91	(1)
Stereotyping Asian Students: High Expectations	92	(3)
What Is Education?	95	(1)
The Asian Stereotype: Model Americans	96	(1)
Identity, Class, and Race	97	(21)
Introduction	97	(1)
The Legacy of Slavery	97	(1)
Zora Neale Hurston	98	(1)
A Controversial Figure	99	(1)
Excerpt from Dust Tracks on a Road	100	(3)
Excerpt from I Love Myself When I Am Laughing and Then Again When I Am Looking Mean and Impressive	103	(2)
May Stawsky	105	(4)
Mark Mathabane's From the Far Side	109	(6)
Racism: Where Are We Today?	115	(3)
The American Identity and Education	118	(11)
What Is an American Identity?	118	(3)
Reasons Why Successful Immigrants Succeed	121	(8)
Personal Resources	121	(1)
Strong Family Ties	121	(1)
Language Identity	122	(1)
Spiritual or Religious Values	122	(1)
Personal Characteristics	122	(2)
Positive Role Models	124	(1)
Dispelling the Myths	125	(4)
Appendix 1: Recommended Readings	129	(2)
Appendix 2: Recommended Videos	131	(2)
Bibliography	133