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CALO (Chicano Barrio Language)
Description:
Linda Fregoso discussses Calo with Leticia Galindo, who has studied the language and its use by women across the Southwest. She explains that while viewed as a negative language by some, Chicano professionals are beginning to retain the language at a much greater level. They discuss the history of Caló, usage and significance with Leticia Galindo, an anthropologist, and Mary Jane Espinoza, who grew up speaking the language.
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Bilingual Education
Description:
Dr. Olivia Evey Chapa discusses her work with the Bilingual Reading Academy, the importance of bilingual education and the misconceptions that plague such programs.
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Chicano Dialects
Description:
Carmen Tafolla, a Chicana writer and educator, discusses various Spanish dialects and perceptions of Chicano Spanish speakers.
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Should I Speak English Or Spanish?
Description:
Richard Goodman discusses everyday language use among Mexican Americans, paying attention to the impact of World War II, civil rights advocacy and cultural revival movements among Chicanos.