An element seen to be lacking in the development of bilingual programs in California is a sensitivity to the sociolinguistic and psychological influences in Chicano language usage. These include the mixing in of American slang. (MSE)

Urges writing teachers to cultivate the students' own expression of diverse or alien ideas, not just accept these diversities. Stresses that educators cannot expect young students of Hispanic or other cultures to initiate an open, creative exploration of themselves without an atmosphere of complete acceptance. (MG)

Outlines historical perspectives on Chicano self-definition and identity. Examines emancipation in Chicano literature, and contrasts the ideological positioning of two prominent authors deemed culturally relevant for "Hispanic" students. Offers the authors'"insider" and "outsider" perspectives for negotiating…

Describes the Carrillo Heritage Center, a special section of a school library designed to preserve cultural materials and foster understanding of minority groups within the school population. Student activities, funding sources, and community reactions to the program are discussed. (CLB)

Discusses the content and historical experience of Southwestern cultures and the self-concept/evaluation that sets critical boundaries between cultural types. Describes a typical Mexican community and deals with the cultural reactivity of the Mexican. Available from Centro de Publicaciones, Department of Chicano Studies, California State…

Discusses acceptable and unacceptable treatments of Mexico, its people, and culture in books for children and young adults. (MKM)

Presents the experiences and beliefs of a Chicano reading teacher who emphasized Chicano literature in the classroom. Discusses responses from students, parents, and administrators. Analyzes the differences between multicultural and traditional literature, otherwise known as the canonical debate, for teachers who want to understand what issues…

Addresses the question of how constraints are established by which Hispanicity is determined vis-a-vis language. It argues that, if Spanish-English bilingualism comes to prevail among American Hispanics, they will lose the Spanish language as a mother tongue and their distinct culture, becoming an Anglophone subculture similar to Irish or Italian…

Presents an interview with award-winning author Rudolfo Anaya, a prolific and renowned author of Chicano literature for adults and award-winning author of children's books featuring Mexican and American protagonists. Discusses his decision to become a writer, his work as mentor and advocate for Chicano writers, his writing for children, and the…

This paper describes and reflects on the pedagogical meaning of a festival held to showcase and celebrate Latin American culture in a North Carolina town undergoing a cultural transition as its Latino population grows. Following a successful event the previous year, a 2-day festival was organized to include a soccer tournament, booths selling…

Applies palimpsest as model for recognizing Chicano cultural diversity. Promotes interdisciplinary approach to Chicano studies. Examines Aztlan (Aztec homeland) as historical place and nationalist symbol obscuring Chicano identity and Mesoamerican diversity. Encourages use of palimpsest as conceptual tool for Chicano studies, cultural identity,…

Because of the increasing Hispanic population, more colleges and universities are offering programs in Chicano studies. Reasons for the slow evolution of such programs include lack of university commitment to ethnic studies, lack of qualified faculty, and racism. However, students have the power to demand the offering of more Chicano studies…

Although funding for the arts in New York State reached unprecedented levels during the 1980s, funding for organizations which have distinct ethnic bases and purposes has not kept pace with funding for Eurocentric arts expressions. Data were gathered from a public hearing in New York City attended by more than 100 artists, administrators, cultural…

Analyzes the negative perception of Hispanics held by most Anglos and its impact on Spanish teachers' and students' motivation. Discusses means to improve teaching, diversify programs, and outgrow inferiority complexes through public relations resources and cultural awareness. (MES)

Argues that canonical plays must be critically engaged rather than "handed down," with students discovering much about themselves and each other through their own engagement. Describes how a high-school acting class examined the dramatic work of Latino/a playwrights for their in-class scene work, and used student experiences to create their own…