Bibliografia preliminar, Jose Z
seems to discuss the unique effects of bilingualism on early personal development, focusing on school achievement and personal adjustment to new environments. According to description it attempts to distinguish the confounding variables of bilingualism and biculturalism which is really interesting given my research idea. Unfortunately, hard to access, need help from librarian to get access to full study.
particularly follows the story of Mexican American bilinguals (bilingües de herencia) and their journey to higher education. Looks to study the retention rate or Mexican American students at higher education institutions. I really like it because it really focuses on the unique identity struggles of Mexican Americans being so close yet at the same time so far from home
these two article particularly looks at the different kinds of bilingual-bicultural relationships, and how biculturalism affects the bilingual process and vice-versa
this article looks at young student’s and their struggle with their bilingual (and more importantly) bicultural identities. Through the use of surveys and student journals they begin to understand how people identify themselves as bilingual and bicultural (spoiler; people identify as bicultural way faster than bilingual… there appears to be a strong “I’m not fully bilingual” dynamic).
this article studied the following 4 particular sectors,
(1) demographic and educational trends that point to growing numbers of bilingual and bicultural children;
(2) continuing misconceptions about how young children learn a second language;
(3) successful approaches in early childhood bilingual education;
(4) practical applications for teachers. (GH)
this article particularly focuses on the cognitive dynamics of two languages at once and how that affects the structures of the brain, I think this would be an interesting lens to observe my topic through because it could help me focus on the natural adaptability of bilinguals and how that affects their life.