Tag: culture

Reflective Reading

It is imperative that students have access to culturally responsive materials that help them understand not only themselves but others as well. Research shows...

World Readiness for a World in Conflict

Not long ago, my husband and I were in our kitchen discussing the news of escalating conflict in Gaza when he asked an unexpectedly...

The Mexican American

Originally published in June 2007, Language Magazine is republishing this article in memoriam of the activist, artist, and author, Herman Sillas. I had gone...

Cockney Recognized as a Community Language 

At the recent Modern Cockney Festival, celebrations concluded with the official recognition of Cockney as a community language by Tower Hamlets Council in East...

Content, Language, and Culture Learning Targets

Lesson planning is a political act. Schools in...

French around the World and Right Here

While you may know that French is spoken by 300 million people around the world and by 2 million people at their homes in...

New Arabic Publishing Strategy Announced

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Culture and Youth has launched a new strategy to overhaul its literature and publishing industry. Noura Al Kaabi,...

 Potential of Light Literature

Regardless of the reason for coming to the US, all immigrant children who speak a language other than English share a common risk: the...

Spanish-Speaking Star Voted Artist of the Year

Spanish-speaking Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny...

House Bill Introduced to Boost Chinese Language and Cultural Expertise

In late July, Congressmen Andy Barr (R-Kentucky)...
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