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Zhang, Shu Ya; Carrasquillo, Angela L. – 1992
This document reviews the literature on subjects relating to Chinese-American students. The paper presents information under six major headings: (1) "Asian Immigrants in the United States: Demographic Data"; (2) "Economic and Educational Background of Asian Immigrants"; (3) "Chinese-American Students: Who Are They?"; (4) "Academic and Language…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Chinese Americans, Chinese Culture, Cultural Traits
Zhang, Shu Ya; Carrasquillo, Angela L. – 1996
A study was undertaken to identify cultural, linguistic, and family factors affecting the academic performance of four Chinese students in the United States. Subjects were eighth-grade students who had come to the United States 3 to 5 years earlier, all native Mandarian speakers and all enrolled in a public school bilingual program where they had…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Acculturation, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict
Carrasquillo, Angela L. – 1991
This book discusses the demographic, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational characteristics of Hispanic children and youth. Chapters cover: (1) historical and demographic overview (history of Hispanic presence in the United States, geographic distribution, population size and growth, migration, social and cultural patterns, parent…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Cultural Traits