...Rolled R’s” of Vanessa Ruiz. Vanessa Ruiz is a news anchor for an English-language television newscast in Arizona. She has a bilingual background, and she started her career at a Spanish-language television network. As a news anchor, on the English-language show, Ruiz receive criticism for the way she pronounced Spanish words. The critics posted online comments that her punctuation was annoying, wrong and stupid. Ruiz, with a Spanish language background, was pronouncing words the correct way in the Spanish-language culture, but since she is a news anchor for an English-language news program, critics believe she should pronounce words in an English manner. Ruiz believes the way she speaks the Spanish words honor the original Arizona settlers. Cultures are mixing creating mix linguistics in the United States; there are a numerous amount of Spanish-speaking people in the United States....
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...I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Miss Tyra Parrish. Tyra studied Spanish III with me in her junior year and is my campus aide in her senior year. She is mature, hardworking, self-directed, intelligent, respectful, caring and determined to succeed. She would be an asset to any school or organization of higher learning. Tyra transferred to Gahr in the fall of her junior year. As a new student, she entered the Spanish III class ready to continue her progress in the study of the Spanish language. She found the course to be slightly more advanced than that of her previous school. Being an industrious student, Tyra worked hard to advance her oral, listening, speaking, and writing abilities as well as to develop an awareness...
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...surroundings. In “Drown,” the title story of his narrative collection, Junot Diaz enumerates the story of a Hispanic youth growing up in New Jersey. Though Diaz explores issues of queerness, shamelessness, and familial relations within this selection, it is his use of language that proves most intriguing. Rather than simply describing the struggles of adapting to a new language or customs, Diaz portrays how, at an early age, he manipulated language as a tool to makes sense of his new hybrid identity. The use of language in Junot Diaz’s Drown is spare and unadorned, often rendered in "Spanglish," an unpredictable mixture of both English and Spanish. Diaz uses Spanish words in the midst of standard English sentences to fortify the differences between Dominican and American cultures. Although, the integration of street slang with Spanish may confound the typical reader, it accurately depicts the taxing experience of new immigrants struggling to make sense of new phenomena in the United States and engages the harsh reality of the multilingualism. The difference in language between the Dominican and...
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...Introduction With the current ever changing business environment, leaders are required to be strategic and resolute to meet the demands of the business of the environment (Byham, Smith & Paese 2002). The purpose of this paper is to create my own personal development plan based on the Central Michigan University (CMU) leadership competency model, leadership theories and personality tests. This will serve as a framework to allow me to identify my own weaknesses and strengths, and develop my leadership capacity, allowing myself to be able to achieve the vision I set for myself and the current business environment. The vision I had for myself is to enter the Marketing Industry, focusing on business development, and ultimately becoming an entrepreneur. Business development has been said to be a synthesis of strategic analysis, marketing and sales (The Editor, 2012). The competencies required are ‘strong research skills’, to evaluate the business environment, ‘people and communication skills’, to build partnership and rapport with other organization and with a ‘deal closing instinct’, to ensure closing of sales (The Editor, 2012). This leadership development plan will be helping me in preparing to be a future business development director or an entrepreneur at the end of my career. Lastly, I would seek a Major of the Singapore Armed Forces, who has seen me in a leadership role, to provide feedback on my personal leadership development plan. Central Michigan University...
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...is a time for learning – but not only about academics. In my opinion, it is a time for learning about ones own self. Personal growth and development are key components of the college years and I am so happy I was granted the opportunity to do a study abroad program. It has offered endless possibilities toward accomplishing goals that I never thought Id meet. Ever since I was a young girl, I have dreamed of traveling to a foreign country. I always knew that I wanted to go abroad and study in Europe while in college. Something about being independent, exploring the unknown, learning and experiencing a foreign people and their culture has always appealed to me. Studying abroad was a thoughtful decision for me. I had reached a point in my life where I wanted to see beyond the walls of my own everyday lifestyle and way of thinking and experience something new. While in London I felt as if I gained all of these experiences and more. I was able to broaden my view in many different aspects. As a business major, I was thrilled to learn that Bloch School offered a study abroad program and also one as unique as this program. The Bloch school offered me the opportunity to increase my global and intercultural awareness as well as an opportunity to network and distinguish myself to potential Although I do fit the stereotypical blonde-haired, blue-eyed American, and my Spanish is not in superb condition, I would like to attempt to become a part of Chilean society and participate in the...
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...Success in a diverse classroom comes from a balance of student self-awareness and community acceptance of others (Beth Morrow). This quote sums up everything that teachers need to do. The world is becoming more and more diverse therefore classrooms and schools are also becoming more and more diverse. “Students of color now constitute approximately 40 percent of all students enrolled in public schools, and this population is expected to grow considerably in the coming years” (Cooper, 2011, p. 189). When students see that their teacher excepts their background other students will as well. For this years, Social Studies clinical I had the privilege to be paired with Mrs. Mueller, a first-grade teacher at St. Anthony’s kindergarten through second...
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...who manipulate the culture of that society — the beliefs, explanations, perceptions, values, and mores — so that their ruling-class worldview becomes the worldview that is imposed and accepted as the cultural norm; as the universally valid dominant ideology that justifies the social, political, and economic status quo as natural, inevitable, perpetual and beneficial for everyone, rather than as artificial social constructs that benefit only the ruling class” (Cram101, 2014). In consideration of this understanding, it is clear how subjugation under such a system leads to severe and sometimes severely detrimental psychological impact. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders is greater for those under the subjugation compared to those ethnicities of the ruling class and in the United States of America, the ruling class are those who are classified as White Americans or Western European Americans. Research bears that out regarding those classified as Latino (Ortega, Rosenheck, Alegria, & Desai, 2000). In fact according to that US Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health Services,...
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...OUT LINE: CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE CAP-STONE- PSY 490. INSTRUCTOR: SEYMORE, RICHARD DEL VILLERS. Date: 12/17/2012 Student: Ramy Barrett * OUT LINE: “Cultural competence an important skill to a health care practice”: * What is cultural competence? What is not? 1. It’s not cultural awareness, cultural sensibility. 2. According to the anthropologist, Williams Haviland: Cultural 3. According to the office of Minority Health, defined Cultural and linguistic ( Website: www.competence (http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/) 4. Kate Berardo as Cultural Awareness is the foundation of communication. 5. Stephanie Quappe and Giovanna Cantatore( 2007). * Why is cultural competence important in the health field? 1. I’ am an immigrant (My experience) : I have seem poor quality of care 2. Personal experience as an interpreter. (Example). * The Benefit and the lack of cultural competence:(Negative & positive effects): 1. Zborowski, M. (1952). Cultural Components in Responses to Pain. Journal Of Social Issues, 8(4), 16-30. 2. Dr Elyse R. Pork PhD from, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, (2006) 3. http://xculture.org/why-cultural-competency 4. Used: Schwartz, M. C. (1978). Helping the worker with counter-transference. Social Work, 23(3), 204. 5. Cultural Competence in Psychosocial and Psychiatric Care: A Critical Perspective with Reference...
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...There are many different cultures in Southwest Florida that one becomes immediately aware of as they enter the area. They include Native-American, African-American, Protestant, European, "Cracker", Hispanic-Latino, and Cuban. Because there are so many variations of these cultures choosing just three was difficult, but for my project I will be focusing on our African-American, Hispanic-Latino, and "Cracker" populations. During this project I will address the many and varied differences between these cultures on many different levels including personal or family differences, social differences and educational differences. I expect to gain a greater understanding about these cultures during this process and by gaining this understanding I will be better equipped to combine students from these cultures into a classroom of learners that are able to succeed on all levels of History education. Because I do teach World History having a classroom full of diverse cultures lends itself to a variety of teaching activities and extra curricular learning. Miami-Dade Community College President Eduardo J. Padron. Said it best when he said "Our classrooms are laboratories for cultural diversity and the disciplines are enriched when students contribute various cultural perspectives," It has become increasingly clear that we must get creative in culturally diverse ways in order to pull all of our students into the learning culture in equal ways. I spent several days researching the material that...
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...Heather Carpenter EDUC 4025/5025 – Dr. Jennifer Lucko One of the questions that educators and policy makers have been trying to agree upon for decades is “What is the best way to teach English Language Learners (ELLs)?” This is particularly true today as the numbers of students with limited English proficiency (LEP) are increasing; about 37.4 percent of the state’s public school enrollment. ELLs face a great challenge: They must learn academic curriculum and a new language simultaneously. Some argue that it is too much to expect ELLS to learn academic content and a second language, when they have not gained literacy in their first language. Others contend ELLs students fall too far behind academically in transitional bilingual programs, and they need to learn English quickly enough and fluently enough in order to participate in academic courses in mathematics, reading/language arts, social studies, and science). In the late 1990s, bilingual education came under attack for failing to do an adequate job of developing English proficiency in ELLs in an effective and timely manner. In 1998, California voters passed Proposition 227, making it so that English language learners were to be taught “overwhelmingly in English” and would spend at least one year in Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) learning both English language development (ELD) and content instruction utilizing “specially designed academic instruction in English” (SDAIE). The goal was for Limited English...
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...who have different cultures in a group or organization. (Dictionary, 2014) • • Why is diversity valued? • We can all learn from the differences in people regardless of skin color or race which at times is mistaken for diversity. What is ethnocentrism? • Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view the world through the lens of one's own culture. That is, individuals tend to judge others' behaviors, customs, beliefs, and attitudes by their own cultural standards. ( • • Baumeister & Vohs, 2007) In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? • There are many ways in which ethnocentrism can prove detrimental to society. One of the hugest is world peace. Many wars and deaths that have been caused by differences of opinions. Define emigration and immigration. • Emigration leaving a country to settle • • in another. • • Immigration coming into a new country • • as a permanent resident. ( Schaefer, 2012) • • A student studying abroad from Mexico leaving Mexico and studying in France. This is not permanent. • • An example of immigration would be an adult family man from Mexico moving from Mexico to the United States of America for work to become a permanent resident. What are some of the ways groups of people are identified? Five shared characteristics which fall into a minority group • Unequal treatment distinguishing physical or cultural traits • • Involuntary membership • • Awareness of subordination •...
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...Chicano Culture in LA “Chicano” is the culiminitive expression of social, political, and ethnic identity that derived from Latin American identity in the mid 1900’s. This movement thrived in places with higher concentrations of latin american people, and created a sense of pride that spread throughout the nation to create a form of self expression and identity for latin-american individuals that didn’t quite fit in to society. The original mindset was that they were too brown to be American, and too white to be Latino. According to (>>>)“Socially, the Chicano Movement addressed negative ethnic stereotypes of Mexicans in mass media and the American consciousness.” Essentially, they didn’t fit in to existing cultures; latin american people faced alienation from both the American culture they were born into, and the ethnic culture they descended from. This originated in the 1910 demand for labor in the U.S in the midwest-- “Mexicans began to migrate in large numbers after the Mexican Revolution in 1910, attracted to a demand for labor, especially in the midwest. They entered at a time where U.S residents were likely to be suspicious of immigrants.”(Donato, 1994)...
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...Thus, the speech-language pathologist’s role within the therapeutic process will shift to the increasing use of electronic therapy resources and equipment, allowing for more client engagement and flexibility with treatment and diagnostic options. For example, the increasing use of the ipad within healthcare settings has positively impacted the treatment of a variety of disorders including aphasia, Autism, stuttering, and children with phonological deviations. The speech-language pathologist may also implement self-management and motivational skills outside of the healthcare setting with the increased connectivity technology has to offer. Additionally, technological advances have allowed for proper diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders and more opportunities for speech-language pathologists to play a role in these individuals’ lives. Also, with the aging population comes the likelihood of treating elderly clients who have acquired a communication or swallowing disorder in relation to a stroke or development of Parkinson’s disease. The technological advances provide the discovery of the realms of neuroscience, helping speech-language pathologists provide the most successful and appropriate treatment for their young and elderly clients affected by...
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...km), including the Balearic and Canary islands, SW Europe. It consists of the Spanish mainland (190,190 sq mi/492,592 sq km), which occupies the major part of the Iberian Peninsula; of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea; and of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Ruler: King Juan Carlos I (1975) Prime Minister: Mariano Rajoy (2011) Land area: 192,819 sq mi (499,401 sq km) Total area: 194,896 sq mi (504,782 sq km) Population (2012 est.): 47,042,984 (growth rate: 0.654%) Capital and largest city (2011 est.): Madrid, 7,254,321 (metro. area) Other large cities: Barcelona, 1,621,537; Valencia, 814,208; Seville, 703,206 Monetary unit: Euro (formerly peseta) GDP: 1.477 trillion USD Unemployment: 25.1% Inflation (CPI): 3.1% CULTURAL ENVIRONMENT: Overview Situated in south-western Europe, Spain's geographical diversity encompasses landscapes that range from deserts and coastal beaches to snow-covered mountains. Present-day Spanish culture, deeply rooted in tradition, has been carved by the many outside influences the country has endured throughout its long history. Spain's diverse and unique regions are not only geographically and climatically different, but form an eclectic blend of personalities and identities. Appropriate and effective business etiquette in Spain can only be successfully applied through an understanding of this well-developed and highly elaborate culture. Spanish culture – Key...
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...level. However, the process in an international marketing effort often involves substantial doses of cultural, political and economic shock. To adjust and adapt a marketing program to international market, marketers should be able to interpret the effect and the influence of the uncontrollable environmental factors on their marketing plan for each and every foreign market in which they intend to do businesses. The uncontrollable factors/ elements constitute the culture and the task of cultural adjustment is the most challenging and vital one confronting international marketers. International marketers are responsible for adjusting their marketing efforts to cultures to which they are not attuned. In dealing with unknown markets, marketers must be aware of the framework they use in evaluating the potential of a market. In any system of different people, their political and economic structures, religions and other elements of culture, marketers must guard against measuring and assessing the assumptions of their own culture. The successful factor in tapping into global market is that the adaptation to the environment differences from one market to another. Adaptation is the conscious effort on the part of the international marketer to anticipate the influences of both the foreign and domestic uncontrollable...
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