[Linganth] Linganth Digest, Vol 37, Issue 8

[Brian Seilstad]

Response to Christina Wasson's request,

Hi there.  Here's a piece I just wrote for IJSCL about Bhutanese-Nepali
Elders learning citizenship content.  May be helpful for your student.

Best,

Brian Seilstad

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> I am looking for advice on relevant readings.  I have a master’s student
> who is conducting research on the experiences of immigrants to the US who
> are eligible for citizenship.  She is examining why some apply for
> citizenship and some do not.  One potential deterrent is the need to pass
> the US Citizenship Test, which is in English.
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> What background literature my student should read in linguistic
> anthropology, regarding issues of citizenship, language learning, language
> policy, and any other relevant topics?
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> Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
>
> Peace,
> Christina
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> Christina Wasson
> Professor of Anthropology, University of North Texas
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