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This paper examines the history of the Acadian peoples in eastern Canada and provides a thorough discussion of their struggle for independence from the racist and imperialist assaults of the dominant English and French political factions. The Acadian peoples of the Maritimes are also compared to the Metis of the Western Prairies. Both cultural groups share common histories of persecution by British authorities. However, the endurance of the Acadians is outlined in comparison to the gradual annihilation of the Metis.

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"CAJUN CULTURE

This research paper examines the sources of Cajun culture in Louisiana and discusses the forces in modern American life which threaten its traditions. The dominant factor which has shaped the distinctive features and character of Cajun culture is the tragic history of the Cajuns and their Acadian forbears. Ironically, just as Cajun culture is becoming more widely known, it is undergoing significant change and its fabric is gradually weakening.

The Influence of Lost Acadia
Perhaps the most remarkable fact about the Cajun people is that they have survived their ordeals during the past four centuries. Cajun is a corrupted form of the French word for Acadian. It refers to people of French descent who were driven ..."

Abstract
This paper first explains that, although many cultures and dialects of languages are spoken in the United States, the most historical and controversial dialects are American Southern English, Acadian (Cajuns) and Black English (Ebonics). The paper then describes the accented English of each of these three officially recognized dialects and their cultural and historical backgrounds. The paper underscores that the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974, as interpreted by the 1979 court case "Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Children, et al., v. Ann Arbor School District" , made the nation aware of the validity of dialect language barriers in cultures within the U.S. country.

Abstract
Culture and Language
American Southern English
Acadians or Cajuns
African American English or Ebonics
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act
Conclusion

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"Speaking from personal knowledge and experience, I can personally state with complete confidence that American Southern English is spoken primarily in the southern United States. Most prominent are the people of Appalachia which encompasses primarily the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Residents of these areas speak with a definite accent that includes a slower rate of speech, a nasal twang and a manipulation or deletions of vowel sounds. For example, the words, "over there" often become "over thar"."

Tags:community, appalachia, intermarriage, reluctance, barriers

Abstract
This is a historical geography paper for which gazetteer maps and figures were provided. The writer includes a look at Acadian settlement, post-U.S. Revolution and comparative material regarding Quebec, en route to the history of agriculture as it affected low industrialization in Nova Scotia. The writer also discusses some comparison with New Brunswick, NFLD and western provinces.

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"This paper reflects an interesting exercise in deducing changes in agriculture in what is now the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, from the mid-17th century establishment of a French settlement of Acadia that was annexed by the British in the later 18th century, on to the end of the 19th century. The approaches of Historical Geography allow understanding of longstanding patterns, and the importance of regional and local patterns of social, political, technological and market change, towards an ongoing place apart, in an unique Nova Scotia environment."

Tags:nova, scotia, geography

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This essay discusses the development of New Orleans through the linguistic influences of three different cultures. The author reviews the three dominant languages that form the dialects of New Orleans: French, Cajun, and Creole. The paper traces these three languages to their cultural origins of the French colonizers, the Acadian exiles, and the American slave trade of Africans.

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This paper takes a look at the French-American culture in relation to healthcare. The the paper describes the characteristics and components of the French-American culture fully, in order to inform the health impacts of this specific culture. The paper reviews literature that delves into the study of this culture that exists in many areas of the United States today.

Outline:
Objective
Statement of Problem
Questions of the Study
Introduction
Acadians & Quebecois (French-American Cultural Groups)
Recent Study Conducted in Maine Reports 'Key' Cultural Factors
Health Impacts Identified in this Study
Findings of the Research
Recommendations for Future Research Initiatives
Summary and Conclusion

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"The research indicates that the intercultural communication hierarchy of the Acadian society is the 'key' factor to understand by healthcare professions due to the rare interaction in communication within this culture. The lifestyle of the French-American is one that is healthy due to the interconnectedness of the community, family, and lifestyle or healthcare practices established in the communities of this culture. While there is consumption of food that generally is not held to be healthy the natural and active lifestyle of the French -American culture groups does adhere to many aspects of healthy living protocol. "

Tags:healthcare, providers, hospital, nursing, staff, Acadian, society, cultural, groups

Abstract
The United States is currently going through a period of turmoil regarding whether English should be the only language spoken in the country. The rationale given for insisting that everyone speak English is that 'if people chose to come here, they should learn our language'. This paper examines the effects of this policy on smaller ethnic groups such as the Native American Navajo's who view speaking their native tongue as a kind of spiritual freedom. The paper also looks at the way Yiddish has almost disappeared from the Jewish culture due to this type of integration policy. Other cultures discussed include the Chinese and the Cajuns.

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"One other subculture demonstrates the relationship between culture and language. The Chinese have been coming to the United States since the early 1800's, when they came here to work as agricultural workers or in railway construction. The Chinese come from an ancient and highly accomplished civilization, and their culture contained elements that helped them be successful in their new country. Industry and resourcefulness are highly prized traits in Chinese culture, behavioral traits that tended to aid success in their new land. In addition, they valued the extended family, and so were quick to support and help one another (Author not given). However, the dominant culture inadvertently encouraged the Chinese to maintain their language, and the maintenance of language and requirement that they live together encouraged the maintenance of their culture as well. The motivation for this was racial, but allowed the Chinese-American culture to hold on to cultural traditions and language for several generations while other immigration groups were tending to assimilate."

Tags:Proposition, 203, Acadian, Latinos