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The KUT Longhorn Radio Network Presents: Mexican American Experience Collection

Audio recordings including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns in the series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" from the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.

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1.

CALO (Chicano Barrio Language)

Theme:
Identity

Series:
History, Language

Host:
Linda Fregoso

Interviewees:
Leticia Galindo, Mary Jane Espinosa

Broadcast date:
Mar 12, 1982

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.

 

2.

Bilingual Education

Theme:
Society

Series:
Education, Language

Host:
Armando Gutiérrez

Interviewee:
Olivia Evey Chapa

Broadcast date:
Dec 12, 1978

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.

 

3.

Chicano Dialects

Theme:
Politics

Series:
Language

Host:
Alejandro Saenz

Interviewee:
Carmen Tafolla

Broadcast date:
Aug 12, 1977

Description:


Carmen Tafolla, a Chicana writer and educator, discusses various Spanish dialects and perceptions of Chicano Spanish speakers.

 

4.

Should I Speak English Or Spanish?

Theme:
Politics

Series:
Language

Host:
Richard Goodman

Interviewee:
Richard Goodman

Broadcast date:
Nov 22, 1976

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.

 
 

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