Utilizing and alternating these different text structures was successful in portraying why America should be multilingual. The sentence sequence of telling his experience of coming to a monolingual country and losing his own language for 10 years then transitioning why it would be beneficial for America to have a second language while explaining how it could be done helps the reader get more of an idea of why the issue should be solved. Within this sequence it talks about the problem with only having one primary language and explains his solution of teaching kids a second language starting in kindergarten. This includes examples to the beneficial reasons for obtaining a second language and comparing America, who is considered to be monolingual, and other countries of which are multilingual. Overall, these text structures help understand and persuade them with the idea of multilingualism in…
While there is no official language in the United States, English is used throughout the country. This leads nearly every American down a path that requires them to learn and speak at least some English. However, the roots of America lie in immigrants coming to the country for a chance at a new start. Therefore, multiple languages, whether dominant or minor, should be viewed as an example of what makes America what it is. These languages should not be purged in favor of English, but preserved in order for future generations to garner an understanding of the various cultures and ideologies that go along with different languages.…
Open immigration should be allowed to continue in the United States without being condemned or restricted. Ever since September 11 happened, some Americans have been under the impression that all immigrants are dangerous. They do not want any immigrants in the U.S. and feel that they should be deported. These Americans who feel this way use excuses such as, immigrants take away our jobs and our health care. These excuses show what little knowledge Americans have about immigrants.…
According to the Pew Hispanic Center in Washington, there are 10.3 million illegal immigrants in the United States today—57% from Mexico (CITE - http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1468560/posts). This colossal flooding of Mexicans has brought upon cultural diversity, delivered low-cost labor alternatives, and has boosted American business. However, they have also overpopulated American cities, as well as put a grave stress on our social services, and have created a growing tension not only with US citizens, but also the other Mexican immigrants. These Mexican immigrants have persisted through the system and continue to live in the United States illegally. The United States/Mexican Border stretches near 2,000 miles from California to Texas,…
Victoria Cao ESL Persuasive Essay FD March 9, 2018 The Immigration Laws in the US Should Be Reformed The United States of America is considered a free country that contains multiple cultural opportunities. Therefore, a great number of people come to America to fulfill their "American Dreams". However, undocumented immigrants have brought damage to American citizens.…
The topic for my research paper was determined by two specific rationales. Firstly, my lack of knowledge of the history of North Carolina and secondly the fact that I am an immigrant to the country and wanted to understand how my countrymen have influenced the rich cultural and economic history of the state I now call home. As I began to research in a general way, I came to realize that the influence of early immigration had more of an effect on the state of North Carolina than I had imagined. When I first moved here, I was always intrigued at the preponderance of English and Scottish names as I travelled around the state, but did not give too much thought to it.…
Mackenzie Carlson Period 3 10/20/15 Immigration Intro: Explain the problem: Thesis: Although some may believe that immigrants are dividing our country and weakening us as a whole, they are in fact strengthening our nation politically, socially, and economically. Body Paragraph 1 - Political Politically, the US immigration policy is more than beneficial to our country because it creates a net positive for federal government budgets because they contribute to the system more than they take out. Evidence sentence frame: According to the Economic Policy Institute, (http://www.epi.org/publication/immigration-facts/) immigration reduces overall budget deficits.…
While race and religion plays a profound role in the integration and everyday life experiences of migrants, the events of September 11th have made the assimilation process nearly impossible for countless immigrants of a non-white ethnicity, especially individuals of an Arab or Muslim background, primarily due to the racists bigotry and stereotypes which derive from immigration enforcement practices post 9/11. Furthermore, “while race is widely perceived to lack an empirical basis, it persists as a salient feature of individual, as well as group, identity, and as a significant principle underlying the social and political order” (Provine & Doty, 261). More specifically, considering that “today the majority of Arab Americans arriving are Muslim,…
Immigration should be legal in the United States. They do more work than some Americans people. Because they be willing to work hard. It is nothing wrong with different people in our country. They play a big role in our country the different food and clothes.…
Immigration Laws Do they need to be reformed? Do you know how many immigrants reside in the United States?…
Immigration in the US is a difficult subject for everyone. This is not a simple topic and can be debated both ways. I don't have a yes or no answer for immigration but, I do believe that illegal immigration is a different story. I do not agree with illegal immigrant in any capacity. Illegal immigrants are coming into our country and taking advantage of our welfare and government assistance programs.…
During the time period of the first World War, the United States began to experience a boom in jobs and economic growth, which caused an excessively high desire for workers. There was an immense growth in the United States population, due to the fact that more jobs and opportunities had become disposable. People from all parts of Europe, Asia, and South America migrated to the United States looking for an opportunity at a better life, a life where they could pursue a better future for their families. There were so many immigrants coming into the country that the United States government needed to take action. The U.S. government created legislation regarding how the citizenship process would take place; the new regulation aimed to restrict…
America has always been the country where immigrants come for a better life. Our country’s society has constantly been changing as more and more people come here from different walks of life. There has been a rise in the attention given to immigrants and the cultural changes in America lately. Multiculturalization and racial diversity can be both beneficial and harmful to our society today. Language is one of the biggest effects of the United States becoming a multicultural country.…
More and more immigrants are traveling to America each year in search of the “American Dream”. Most of those immigrants already know English. In order for American students to stand out, they need to learn another language to make them look more complex between other competitors, which lowers the competition and gives them different…
Benefits of English If you ask people whether they want to own any foreign language, most of them respond positively. Only some people prefer to own only one language. They may say that the most valuable from a literary point of view has already been translated into Russian, and everything else is not worth it for the sake of this study a second language. But if they do not know it, they are not able to truly appreciate its benefits. Especially that only ignorance of any language is flawed, not possession.…