Preceding this annotated bibliography of Chicano literature is a section discussing the derivation of the word "Chicano," an explanation of the language of Chicano literature, Chicano publishers and intended audience, and the subjects and styles of Chicano literature. The bibliography is divided according to novels, short story…

There are three main problems in teaching Latin American literature: (1) It is difficult to maintain a regional overview, while, at the same time, including a sense of the literary history of Latin America; (2) It is necessary to teach literature so that the material seems worthwhile in its own right and not only as a complement to other…

Nineteen selections by 12 Mexican American authors are given in this book containing selected pieces of Mexican American literature written (in English) over the past half century. The selections include legends, songs, adventure stories, poems, and a play (with accompanying topics for discussion provided with each selection). Various viewpoints…

Reports on the success of Dade County's (Florida) transitional bilingual education program in the public schools and the private ethnic schools run by Cuban educators for the purpose of developing literacy skills in Spanish and English among Hispanic students. This success has resulted in the greater economic power of the Spanish-speaking…

A successful California engineering program helps minority students graduate from college by providing a strong student network, extensive tutoring and counseling, and direct faculty involvement. (MSE)

In a study of 630 elderly Hispanic women it was found that four cultural factors associated with assimilation were not strong predictors of preventive health behavior. These findings agree with those of other studies. Stronger predictors for Hispanics are sociodemographic factors and access and availability of health services. (VM)

The paper examines the issue of disproportionate representation of limited-English proficient (LEP) Hispanic students in classes for the learning disabled. Inadequate assessment, evaluation, placement, and re-evaluation of LEP students are noted. Sixteen policy considerations are identified to help school districts ensure that LEP learning…

This is the transcript of a roundtable discussion between James Vasquez, superintendent of the Edgewood Independence School District (TX) and James Wagener, President, University of Texas at San Antonio. Their conversation centers on ways in which schools and universities may cooperate to improve education for minorities and to encourage them to…

Provides a profile of Hispanic women's use of inpatient mental health facilities. Presents gender differences for Hispanic and non-Hispanic inpatient admissions regarding age, marital status, and diagnosis. Women, particularly Hispanics, used service less than men; admission rates were higher for men with schizophrenia and alcohol-related…

Institutions employ too few Latino faculty and employ too many statistical tricks in their reporting. The problems Latinos face in entering the teaching of law mirror the problems of minorities in the academy at large: exceedingly small numbers, arbitrarily employed hiring criteria, and prejudice. (MLW)

Pre-college intervention strategies work to increase the number of students who are prepared to succeed in college. These programs need to tap college-bound students and see they stay on track; identify junior and high school students interested in college; and increase number of students in math, science, and technology. (MLW)

Notes that current American basal series have integrated Hispanics into their materials, with eight of nine important aspects of Hispanic ethnicity represented. Concludes that these series offer teachers fine opportunities for enrichment activities. (FL)

Brown University's Third World Alumni Activities Program is described. The program is designed to get alumni of African, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American descent involved in alumni activities, student recruitment, and fund raising. (MLW)

Examines one factor of acculturation--the concentration of ethnics in a community--which can limit the salience of the host culture and increase the salience of the ethnic culture. Focusing on the acculturation of Hispanics in Anglo culture, notes that the concentration of Hispanics in a community was positively related to certain Spanish-language…

A "gallant Jewish liberal" teacher describes the complexity of cultures in classroom conflict. A native Spanish-speaking girl in remedial English challenged his assumptions about the importance of written texts and acceptable teacher-student interactions. (CJH)