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Crespo-Valedon, Damarys T. – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The dominant discourse on midwifery has been characterized by myths that have been constructed and perpetuated through oral and written discourse. The purpose of this research is to engage in a critical analysis of that discourse, with special focus on Hispanophone, Anglophone, and Francophone contexts in the Caribbean from colonial times to the…
Descriptors: Role, Obstetrics, History, Foreign Policy
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Giacobbe, Jorge; Cammarota, Marie-Ange – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1986
The relationship between the source language (Spanish) and the target language (French) in the construction of lexis during target language acquisition was examined in two case studies, leading to the hypothesis that there are both systematic and nonsystematic approaches to the construction of lexis used by Hispanophones learning French.…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Code Switching (Language), Cognitive Processes
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de Heredia, Christine – Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1986
Analyzes the characteristics of exolingual communication, illustrated by case studies of dialogues between French and Latin American Spanish speakers. Hypotheses about exolingual communication are presented, specifically on the "guidance" offered by native speakers and the role of metalinguistic activities. (Author/CB).
Descriptors: Adults, Code Switching (Language), Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages)
Rorro, Gilda L. – 1992
This guide for classroom teachers is intended to increase their awareness of Haitian culture, the Haitian educational system, and Haitian Creole language. This document was adapted from the doctoral dissertation "Academic Achievement of Haitian Limited English Proficient Student in New Jersey Public High Schools" (G. L. Rorro) at Rutgers…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Porras, Silvia – 1998
This document considers the position, plight, and needs of recent Central American immigrants to Canada. It seeks to answer three questions: What kind of support do they need? What kind of programs can respond to their needs? How can they be helped to integrate into Canadian society? Several facts are uncovered, and conclusions are reached based…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adult Education, Bilingual Education, English (Second Language)
Lee, Vera – 1983
The development and coordination of interdisciplinary immersion programs in French and Spanish at Boston College are chronicled, and some issues of federal grant support are discussed. The programs, currently involving the history, theology, philosophy, fine arts, management, and sociology departments and soon including political science, consist…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Business Administration Education, Church Related Colleges, College Second Language Programs