Title: Close to home
First published: 1998
Description: Portrays the language, literacy, and cultural resources of a social network of Mexicano adults living in a rural community in Mexico and Chicago's inner city. Provides a basis for understanding how researchers, policy makers, and educators can provide these adults and their children with a relevant education that effectively embraces their schooling and lived experience. Includes a variety of oral and written sample texts, including tape recordings of everyday oral language use, personal letters, and autobigraphical writing.
Subjects: Languages, Mexican Americans, Bilingualism, Spanish language, Zweisprachigkeit, Américains d'origine mexicaine, Langues, Espagnol (Langue), LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES, Linguistics, General
Places: Illinois, Chicago, Mexico
LC classification: P115.5.U5 G84 1998