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Download full textRanard, Donald A. – In America: Perspectives on Refugee Resettlement, 1990
The history and current status of Indochinese Mutual Assistance Programs (MAAs) is reviewed in the newsletter issue, and a description is provided of the six kinds of MAAs that are found in the United States. They include the following: (1) cultural preservation/social activities; (2) religious services; (3) special constituency groups; (4)…
Descriptors: Buddhism, Culture Conflict, Indochinese, Land Settlement
Chun, Judith, Ed. – Second Language Acquisition Notes & Topics, 1980
This issue contains two feature items. The "SLANT Special Report on Current Research with Indochinese Refugees in the U.S." describes 14 research projects in progress. The article "Southwestern Applied Linguistics" by John W. Oller, Jr. and others presents an overview of sociolinguistic research in the southwestern United…
Descriptors: Indochinese, Language Research, Refugees, Second Language Learning
Ranard, Donald A. – In America: Perspectives on Refugee Resettlement, 1989
In this newsletter issue the stories of three Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese) refugee women are told that describe their exodus from their countries to America and what their experiences have been, so far, in this country. The women also describe what they look for in their future. (GLR)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Expectation, Females, Foreign Countries
Selig, Ruth O., Ed.; Brooks, Alison S., Ed.; Lanouette, JoAnne, Ed. – AnthroNotes, 2002
The journal is intended for anthropologists, archaeologists, teachers, museum and other professionals interested in the wider dissemination of anthropology, particularly in schools. It offers in-depth articles on current anthropological research, teaching activities, and reviews of new resources. The winter/spring issue contains four sections: (1)…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Asian History, Cultural Context, Foreign Countries
Research Notes, 1988
This booklet consists primarily of book summaries about research projects sponsored by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) that have been recently completed. The summaries are arranged by research programs and include 15 reports about food systems and society, 13 about political participation, 6 on refugees, and 2…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Economic Development, Food, Foreign Countries
Passage: Journal of Refugee Education, 1987
A special issue of the Journal of Refugee Education devoted to the Galang (Indonesia), site of the Overseas Refugee Training Program, contains these articles: "Origins of the Galang Program: A Historical Perspective" (Melvin E. Frarey); "'I Can't Believe I Am Flying over the South China Sea...'" (Elizabeth Tannenbaum);…
Descriptors: Acculturation, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Immigrants
Interchange (Population Education Newsletter), 1982
This issue of "Interchange" contains a reading, discussion questions, activities, and ideas to help educators teach secondary students and adults about immigration issues. Students are expected to read and discuss the reading entitled "Immigration: Questions and Answers." This reading analyzes the concerns about current levels of immigration and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Immigrants, Learning Activities
Burt, Miriam, Ed. – NCLEnotes, 2001
These newsletters focus on teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners. One article, "10 Strategies for Teaching Adult English Language Learners," includes such suggestions as the following: get to know the students and their needs, use visuals to support instruction, use authentic materials, model tasks before asking…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Classroom Environment, English (Second Language), Family Violence
Suhrke, Astri – Indochina Issues, 1980
Implications of recent developments in refugee outflow from Indochina demand a reexamination of American policy on Indochinese refugees. These developments include patterns of increased Vietnamese and Laotian refugee outflow despite Vietnam's disapproval of departure and Laos' liberalizing economic policies; the greater influx of "low…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Indochinese
Volunteer Voice, 1994
This document consists of the four issues of this newsletter issued for Volume XI. The Fall 1993 issue contains an article on talk time role playing, language evaluation activities (dictation, writing, and speaking exercises), and the outline of a cultural awareness session. A special unnumbered "Bibliography Issue", also dated Fall 1993, includes…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Awareness, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Ranard, Donald A. – In America: Perspectives on Refugee Resettlement, 1988
Five articles in this newsletter examine Hmong refugees in the United States, describing how they are faring in various communities around the country, explaining how their experiences in Laos influences their behavior and attitudes, and examining the challenges being faced by the youth. A list is provided that gives a breakdown of the Hmong…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Community Study, Cultural Isolation
Burt, Miriam, Ed. – NCLCnotes, 2000
This newsletter is designed to be of help to the English as a second language community. This volume includes the following articles and features: "Stress: Helping Refugees Cope"; "BEST Gets Better"; "Integrating English Literacy and Civics"; "Summit Stirs Many Into Action"; "TESOL-AEIS on the Internet"; "Civics for Adult Immigrants"; "BEST Gets…
Descriptors: Adults, Citizenship Education, Civics, English (Second Language)
Lejeune, Genevieve, Ed. – Children Worldwide, 1992
Each of the three journal issues comprising volume 19 (1992) of "Children Worldwide" focuses on a specific theme. Issue 1 contains six articles about refugee children, including essays about a community self-help approach in Pakistan, unaccompanied minors in Hong Kong, and refugee families raising children in a new culture; guidelines…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Child Neglect, Child Welfare, Children
Jolis, Cilla Ungerth, Ed. – EFA 2000 Bulletin, 1993
This document addresses the problems of providing education for refugees throughout the world. The bulletin suggests that once the refugees' most pressing needs for food, shelter, health care, sanitation, and clothing have been met, many long for education. In an article entitled "Building Bridges to the Future," subjects discuss…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Volunteer Voice, 1991
This document consists of the five issues of "Volunteer Voice," the newsletter of a Tacoma, Washington, English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) training project, issued as volume VIII, during the period June 1990-February 1991. The first issue provides a bibliography of recommended books for ESL tutors and teachers on the following topics: general…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, English (Second Language)
