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Peer reviewedShekar, Chandra; Hegde, M. N. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1996
This article reviews the cultural and linguistic background of Asian Indians in the United States. It highlights some of the phonological, grammatical, semantic, and vocabulary usage peculiarities of the variety of English called Indian English spoken by immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Dialects, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedWilson, Margo E. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1996
A brief description of aspects of Arabic culture that may affect the effectiveness of language intervention is followed by descriptions of Arabic child-rearing practices, attitudes toward disabilities, nonverbal communication, communication style, difficulties experienced in learning English, and suggestions for clinicians working with…
Descriptors: Arabic, Arabs, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Child Rearing
