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Education for Hispanic Students, 2007.
This paper discusses education for Hispanic students in the elementary schools of Alabama and the U.S.
1,396 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer examines the education for Hispanic students within the U.S. elementary school system. In this study, the writer focuses on the state of Alabama. The writer points out that it is clear that the state of Alabama has set its goals toward provision of excellent education for Hispanic elementary school children. The writer notes that the United States Department of Education has done precisely the same, however, achievement gaps are still existent in both the Alabama and U.S. education system. The writer concludes that this situation must be addressed in order to meet the challenges of the rapidly growing Hispanic population in the United States.
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Characteristics and Purpose of Case Studies
Alabama Provisions for Hispanic Elementary Students
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Summary and Conclusion
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"Case studies are conducted by many professionals throughout the world and specifically by academic professionals and educators for the purpose of gathering knowledge and data concerning specific topics of interest for the purpose of enlightening their practice and adding to their knowledge in development of curriculum as well for assessing the needs of students and ascertaining what practices are most effective. The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at North-Carolina State University assigns the definition of a case study to be ... "
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Hispanic Culture and Education, 2003.
Discusses the effects of Hispanic culture on California public education.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the effects of Hispanic culture on Southern California public education and ways a classroom teacher can accommodate language. It argues that although official bilingual programs are a thing of the past, educators must focus on this growing minority group.
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"According to the U S Bureau of the Census there are million persons of Hispanic or Spanish origin in the U S representing about ..."
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Hispanic Americans in WWII, 2004.
Presents an analysis of social and educational trends of Hispanic Americans in WWII.
1,142 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper looks at Hispanic Americans during World War II. It briefly discusses their educational profile in terms of learning styles and preferred fields of study, as well as the outcomes of these trends.
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"Hispanic Americans have fought in every war that the US has fought, in the 20th and 21st centuries, including the two great wars, and the two Gulf wars (Bean and Tienda, 1988). During these tours of duty, Hispanic Americans have received 38 Congressional Medals of Honor: this is a high number, according to the percentage of Hispanic citizens in the US population, and makes Hispanic Americans, proportionately, the largest single ethnic group to receive this honor (Stone, 2000; Sanchez-Korroll, 1983). During World War II, 400,000 Americans of Hispanic descent fought, including citizens of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Spanish, and South and Central American descent. Indeed, relative to their representation in the US population as a whole, Hispanic Americans contribute a disproportionately high number of military enlistees."
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Bilingual Education, 2004.
Discusses the issue of Hispanic students and bilingual education in the United States.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 41 sources, APA, $ 143.95
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This paper looks at the issue of bilingual education for Hispanic students in the U.S. The paper discusses key theoretical concepts underlying bilingual education and explains why traditional teaching approaches are not the most appropriate for Hispanic students.
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"In this chapter the provision of bilingual education to Hispanic students in the US will be explored from conceptual and empirical perspectives. More specifically, the key theoretical concepts underlying bilingual education programs and secondary language acquisition will be discussed. The examination of these concepts offers the premises underlying the idealized conception of bilingual education which can be used as a baseline for comparison with the actual reality. The reasons underlying the ineffectiveness of many bilingual education programs will also be explored. At the same time the..."
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The Hispanic Population in the United States., 2001.
A look at the 2002 census results regarding the U.S. Hispanic population.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, $ 51.95
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In this paper the author takes an in-depth look at how the Hispanic population is faring in the United States. The author uses the 2002 census results as a reference point and then moves on to examine the education that Hispanics are receiving. The author concludes by asserting that if Hispanics become involved in the political system, this will help to understand and improve their situation.
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?Thus, the presence of Hispanics in America today pose specific problems to various policymakers, educators and certain identified states. Hispanics generally do not view themselves as victims of discrimination, but their test scores and educational record account for institutionalized failure that adversely affects them.?
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Acculturative Stress in Hispanic American Students, 2008.
A literature review and research proposal for studying acculturative stress in Hispanic-American students.
4,955 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 125.95
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This paper explores the literature to identify the environmentals factors the trigger the student's feeling of alienation caused by acculturative stress, and discover the strategies, which instructors should use to remove these issues. Although the paper focuses primarily on Hispanic students, other racial and ethnic groups are investigated. The author concludes that acculturative stress is associated with the feeling of estrangement although it is not clear, which episodes within the classroom environments provoke such feelings. The paper also stresses the need for such research and suggests a methodology.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Acculturation in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
Acculturative Stress and Educational Needs of Hispanic Students
Conclusion
Methodology
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"As for Hispanic immigrants, they adjust to American culture in order to participate in the social network around them, establish and maintain friendly, relaxed and close relationships with the members of the host culture and primarily feel emotional fulfillment with the positive interpersonal experience.
"A number of scholars describe American culture as individualistic, whereas migrants normally come from the countries with higher level of collectivism, which points to the similarity in acculturation frameworks among African, Asian and Hispanic migrants."
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Hispanic Dropouts, 2002.
A discussion of the problem of the increasing dropout rate of Hispanic students and strategies to prevents it.
1,176 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines the ongoing problem in elementary and secondary educational forums of Hispanic students dropping out. It analyzes statistics and common reasons such as language problems and evaluates the different types of strategies at different levels which need to be implemented in order to provide incentives and motivations to school districts, individual teachers and indeed ?at-risk? students. It shows how a new perspective must be developed so that educators can make an active effort to discover what motivates students that do not come from middle class American families.
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"There is a contingent of people who believe that this tremendously high dropout rate is based on the fact that many of the dropouts did not develop appropriate language skills when they came to the U.S. This perception is emphatically wrong. A recent study of Texas dropouts concluded that eighty-five percent of all dropouts in that state were born in the United States. This particular figure indicates that the problem goes far beyond the skills provided in English as a Second Language courses."
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Hispanic Assimilation, 2007.
A discussion on how Hispanic women are less likely to learn English and assimilate into American culture than Hispanic men.
836 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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The paper examines how one of the central myths about Hispanic or Latino people in America is that they do not want to learn or speak English. The paper details how this myth has been disproved in many studies and statistical analyses. The paper explores how there is tension between the need and desire for assimilation and acceptance and the simultaneous pull towards the retention of culture and language; and the fear of loss of identity through the process of assimilation. The paper concludes that there is a gradual process of assimilation which is taking place among Hispanic women. However, there is also the pull towards cultural traditions, which has resulted in fewer Hispanic women than men learning English and assimilating into American culture.
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"This also points to the fact that there will a strong tendency to retain cultural language and traditions among many of the Hispanic immigrants. Furthermore, In the U.S., more than 28 million people speak Spanish at home, and about half of these people speak English less than "very well." (Rodriguez, L.) The following is an excerpt from an interview with a Hispanic woman. From a report entitled Hispanic Trends, this interview serves to illustrate the important part that language plays in the retention of culture."
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Hispanic Women and Religion, 2007.
This paper looks at the different ways in which religion plays a part in Hispanic society, particularly among the women.
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of Hispanic society and religion. Specifically, it discusses the various ways religion plays an active role in Hispanic society and the molding of women within the society. The writer notes that religion, specifically the Catholic religion, is a vital part for many in Hispanic society, and it has been for centuries. Further, the writer points out that religion plays an active role in Hispanic society by offering not only hope and faith for its members, but social opportunities for interaction, support, and comfort during times of need. The writer maintains that the Church plays a significant role in the fabric of Hispanic life, and without it, Hispanic society would crumble - they rely too much on the spiritual authority and guidance of the Church to help them through their daily lives. The writer concludes that they might take on another religion, but in their souls, most Hispanics will always hold the Catholic philosophy as their own to guide their way of life and their faith.
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"First, it has been the religion of Latin America for centuries, since the Spanish Conquistadors first conquered Mexico in the late 1400s. Second, because the Church is organized on a parish system, the Church has locations throughout the Hispanic community neighborhoods, making it more accessible to the people in different Latino neighborhoods throughout larger communities. Puerto Rico is home to the oldest Catholic diocese in the New World, and today, there are nearly 3.5 million practicing Catholics in the country. Most homes contain a crucifix and other religious items, and religious festivals and observances are the backbone of culture and society in the country."
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Hispanic American Theater in America, 2002.
Looks at the history and future of Hispanic American Theater and discusses prominent Hispanic theater groups and artists in the U.S.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper examines and analyzes Hispanic American theater and drama in the United States today. Prominent theater groups and artists are discussed, and the paper concludes with a discussion of the history and future of Hispanic American Theater.
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Parenting Guidelines for the Hispanic Community, 2008.
A discussion of parenting guidelines for the Hispanic community in America.
5,590 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This paper discusses parenting guidelines for the Hispanic community in the United States. The paper explains that the success of any set of parenting guidelines for a particular ethnic group hinges on the author's ability to take on an ethnic-sensitive approach that incorporates the group's specific traditions, culture, religion, and experiences with the new and daunting culture. This paper then attempts to prove that a setting down of concrete parenting techniques (communication, conflict resolution, and the like) must take into account the specific experiences of the Hispanic community in the United States. The paper explains that, in order to prove the validity of this assertion, it is necessary to point to and elaborate on the conflicts that characterize this community. The paper also points out that these conflicts include the traumas of immigration and racism, the unique structure and role of the Hispanic family, and the Hispanic family's role in the acculturation process. The paper then reviews the relevant literature on the topic. In conclusion the paper shows that the ultimate goal of this research is to enlighten both immigrants and American born individuals to the real and perceived experiences those from other countries go through, as they attempt to raise their families in a sometimes stressful and uncomfortable climate. A revised outline for the paper is included with this document.
Outline:
Introduction: Summary of Purpose and Thesis
Racism and the Trauma of Immigration
Acculturation
The Structure and Function of the Hispanic Family
Conclusion
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"The United States, with its fondness for the oft-quoted "bootstrap mentality," often discourages immigrants from dwelling on troubled pasts or inherited traumas. It is hardly shocking to read that immigrant groups (particularly those from non-European countries) encounter racism upon arrival in the United States, but Hispanics, with the large number of the immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries, experience discrimination of considerable magnitude. In their Latinos and Education, Darder, Torres, and Gutierrez argue that Hispanic students, before they even enter their first American classrooms, internalize the racism that seems to blossom in highly industrial countries."
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The U.S. Hispanic Community, 2007.
This paper prevents a review of the literature that looks at the Hispanic population and their lack of access to mental health services.
3,545 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 24 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that, as the largest growing minority group, it is essential that America's mental health experts identify the needs and implement programs, which will help Hispanic people gain access to mental health services and increase the likelihood that these services will be used. The author points out that the Hispanic population can experience some acculturation stress, which may result in a more difficult time seeking mental health services. The paper reveals that the main problems are associated with cultural and linguistic differences with counselors; however, Hispanics who had Hispanic, Spanish-speaking counselors were more likely to complete treatment. The paper includes several long quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Acculturation
Identifying the Needs of the Hispanic Population
Problems and Limitations for Hispanics to Access Mental Health Services
Recommendations
Discussion and Conclusions
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"Indeed, there are certain problems and limitations associated with mental health services and Hispanic access. According to Arellano (2004) the Surgeon General has reported that culture plays a significant role in administering mental health services to minority groups. The article explains that cultural factors tend to have an impact on all aspects of psychological health and illness. In addition, culture impacts how and whether individuals seek help, types of social supports and survival skills they utilize, types of help they seek, the shame attached to seeking psychological services, and, the definitions people correlate with their psychological problems."
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The Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2008.
An analysis of the problems associated with the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC) and recommendations for the future.
7,865 words (approx. 31.5 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 170.95
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This paper discusses the history and evolution of the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC). It begins by describing the background of the organization, its stated goals and its achievements. The paper then describes and discusses the Hispanic population in Washington and the Hispanic businesses that are found in the area. It also provides a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, as well as an analysis of the problems in the WSHCC, and recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Background and History
Project Scope
Hispanic Population
Hispanic Companies
Competitive Analysis
Membership Life Cycle
Membership Acquisition Process
Process Situational Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Solutions Analysis
Merchant Account
Market Recommendations
Marketing Plan
Recommendations
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"Some of the largest Latino businesses have no recognition in the community, Washington State or the United States. Gene Juarez is a business in this category. In the Hispanic 500, large businesses from the state of Washington like Gene Juarez have no recognition in or out of the state. But businesses like Gene Juarez need the recognition and connection to the community. Though Gene was unable to dedicate the time to the chamber recommendations which he thought it deserved, he requested to be kept up to date and remembered in the future. This is clearly an invitation."
"Hispanic, female owned businesses in the State of Washington have a difficult time with business, though they are fast growing as well. The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce recognizes this and has structured events fittingly. What the Bellevue Chamber doesn't have is the Hispanic connection to the rising female businesses. As an edge, the chamber is at the breadth of a completely new market. Raza Mestizas, Buena Vista Travel and Salvadorian Bakery are just three businesses which we surveyed that are owned and operated by females."
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Ethnic Minority Parental Involvement in Education, 2002.
This paper studies the effect of parental involvement on ethnic minority student achievement.
4,853 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 37 sources, APA, $ 123.95
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Parental involvement in education has been demonstrated to have a very positive effect on the social, emotional, and intellectual progress of disadvantaged and ethnic minority school children ? notably, the children of Hispanic ethnicity. This paper shows that, as a result, many educational professionals and community leaders encourage greater parental participation in school programs and in their children?s day-to-day educational process. The paper discusses the problems of ethnic minority / Hispanic students who are unique in many ways. It shows that the Hispanic child may be at a competitive disadvantage in school because of language differences, attendance inconsistencies (transportation issues), school programs? placement, racism, low expectations on the part of teachers, conflicting values between the home culture and school and inherent social barriers.
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"Meanwhile, information about poor educational experiences for Hispanic youth has seemingly become a motivating factor for many schools and citizens who are not satisfied with the educational system as it is. Indeed, when parents (of all ethnic groups) and schools work closely together, those children go farther in school, and the schools they attend are stronger, according to a study (San Diego Office of Education, 1997). This study used data from a nationally diverse sample of 21,814 students and their parents ? data that were used in 66 different studies ? and concluded: ?parental involvement has a powerful effect on eighth graders? achievement.? The research shows that parents working closely with teachers helps set up a ?curriculum of the home? which has an average effect on achievement that is twice as large as family socioeconomic status. Among the concepts in the survey?s curriculum of the home are: parent-child conversations about everyday events, discussion of leisure reading, ?joint analysis of televiewing,? expressions of affection, and interest in children?s academic and personal growth."
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Depression in Hispanic Epileptic Patients, 2006.
An in-depth analysis of the relationship between epilepsy and depression in Hispanic patients.
19,050 words (approx. 76.2 pages), 100 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This research study examines the rates of depression in Hispanic patients suffering from epilepsy. According to this paper, recent research suggests that the prevalence of epilepsy is higher in the Hispanic community. The paper further discusses how the Epilepsy Foundation reported that the substantial future growth in the number of Hispanics with epilepsy is of particular concern and that patients with epilepsy have a high rate of co-morbidity with depression.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Relevance
Purpose of the Study
Theoretical Framework: Biopsychosocial
Previous Research Studies
Epilepsy
Comorbidity of Depression and Epilepsy
Hispanic Community
Hispanics and Depression
Depression and Hispanics with Epilepsy
Delimitation of the Problem
Definition of Terms
Hypothesis
Chapter two
Methods
Type of Research Design
Participants--Sample Characteristics
Instruments/Measures
Procedures
Data Analysis Procedure
Anticipated Ethical Issues
Chapter Three
Results
Chapter Four
Discussion
Chapter Five
Significance of the Study and Future Implications
References
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"Differences are important to consider on the part of the patient, for their comfort with the doctor, but they are also important from the doctor's point of view. The reason behind this is that a doctor who is extremely uncomfortable with a patient will likely not be able to treat that patient in the same way they would treat another patient whom they liked better or felt that they could communicate well with. How the doctor feels about a patient is just as important to the relationship and the conversation as how the patient feels about the doctor (Lambert & Ogles, 2004).
Similarities and differences between patients and their doctors can have a very definite effect on whether or not the two get along well, and a strong language barrier can make both doctors and clients very uncomfortable. It is really not part of the healing process, but it does relate to the alliance that these individuals could form, in that it influences the development of some of the more critical therapeutic processes. Some psychotherapists consider this matching up between patient and doctor to be less distinct from other therapeutic ideas such as alliance, transference, and countertransference, for example (Lambert & Ogles, 2004).
The boundaries between these concepts as they relate to a therapist-client or doctor-patient match when it comes to Hispanics are often unclear. The better the match between patient and therapist, both in culture and in language, the more therapeutic benefits the patient will get from the therapy, and the easier the depression can be treated. Studies of this nature often show that ethnicity is not much of an issue if the patient and therapist like each other, but the language barrier for Hispanic patients can be very difficult to work through, and there are not that many therapists that are Hispanic or that are fluent in Spanish and understand the Hispanic culture well enough to put their patients at ease. Patients who were given the option to choose between therapists often chose the one that they felt was the most understanding and competent in their work, and the one that they felt they could communicate the most easily with. "
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