This document is one in a series of books on terminology designed to help Vietnamese students overcome language obstacles. The English word is given, followed by the explanation in Vietnamese. Some illustrations are included. (MNS)

This paper summarizes the findings of a descriptive research project conducted among Southeast Asian parents in an Oregon school district, and discusses the issue of fieldwork methodology among refugee populations. The district studied had a student population of 18,000 (kindergarten through grade 12), with Southeast Asian refugees accounting for…

This paper describes the Hmong refugees in the United States, the state of their resettlement, and possible approaches to resettlement problems. Included are descriptions of the Hmong background and culture; orientation programs in refugee camps; processes and specific problems of Hmong resettlement; Hmong organizations; Hmong adjustment to…

This report describes the current numbers and status of Asian, European, Soviet, Latin American, and African refugees worldwide and discusses the role of various governments and voluntary agencies in dealing with refugee problems. The need to strengthen the partnership between government and voluntary agencies in order to improve refugee…

This report examines the various policies that affect the rights of unaccompanied refugee children as defined by the Refugee Act of 1980. Included is a discussion of the appropriate interrelationship between the Federal, State and local governments and voluntary agencies in the establishment and funding of refugee programs; and the appropriate…

The core collections listed in these annotated bibliographies are designed for use by medium-sized public libraries in either creating or expanding Chinese, Vietnamese, or Philippine language collections. The majority of titles for adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction are given without transliteration. Prices given in the annotations reflect…

Sections One through Five serve as the introductory portions of this booklet and are designed to help those who have had little experience in teaching bilingually or in teaching English as a second language. These sections include some minimal hints for dealing with Vietnamese children and understanding their culture. They also have some basic…

The following suggestions may be helpful to school administrators in their initial decisions about providing for Vietnamese students: (1) In basic English, inform families of school name and location, date of enrollment, and principal's name; (2) Convene a task force immediately of persons who will have initial contact with the enrolling…

This bibliography presents a selection of reading materials for adults and secondary students who are studying English as a Second Language. There is a great variety of reading texts and supplementary readers that have been specifically designed for ESL students, or that are easily adaptable to their needs. Readers have been developed for students…

The large-scale influx of Indochinese refugees into the United States generated complex educational problems at the University of Minnesota. The Asian Commanding English program, a program to help remove the language barriers of disadvantaged Southeast Asians and provide students with a support mechanism is described. (MLW)

A longitudinal study of the economic self-sufficiency and academic achievement of Indochinese refugees, commonly known as "Boat People," concludes that cultural background and family influence play key roles in achievement in American society. Statistical data were drawn from two surveys of 6,775 individuals in 1,384 Chinese, Laotian, and…

This is the first part of a two-part volume of supplementary materials intended for use in the Department of State's Intensive English as a Second Language, Cultural Orientation and Pre-Employment Training Program for United States-bound Southeast Asian refugees. It contains an introductory section on the program's history and the development of…

The intent of this paper is to provide a historical and cultural overview of the Khmer refugee movement and to outline problems the refugees face upon resettlement in New York City. The paper begins by describing the land and people of Cambodia, the social structure of Khmer society, the role of Buddhism in that society, Cambodia's recent history,…

This bilingual dictionary was developed for use by Vietnamese junior high and high school students to assist them in their understanding of mathematical vocabulary and concepts in English. Terminology and definitions are provided in English, with Vietnamese translations directly below each entry. When possible, an illustration is included.…

Basic information that teachers of English as a second language should know about Indochinese refugees, including the identification of different ethnic or regional groups and characteristics of four Indochinese languages, is presented. Indochinese refugees come from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The five major groups of people are unrelated…