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Cross–Cultural Approaches To Teaching And Learning, Halima Boukraa Mar 2017

Cross–Cultural Approaches To Teaching And Learning, Halima Boukraa

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The historical and current implications of language bias in the education system of the United States. From the Lau v. Nichols (1974) Supreme Court case to the misunderstanding of African American English, this is an issue that is necessary for the education system to evolve and to enable students to reach their full potential.


Refugees: Systemic Challenges And Personal Stories, Praveena Kandasmi, Kenna Tyrrell, Kellie Cahalane Mar 2017

Refugees: Systemic Challenges And Personal Stories, Praveena Kandasmi, Kenna Tyrrell, Kellie Cahalane

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At present, the refugee crisis has elicited varied reactions by individuals, communities, and nations. This poster aims to raise awareness on how a person gains refugee status and is granted resettlement into the United States, and debunk misconceptions about refugees. It also seeks to raise awareness about the diversity within refugee groups that live in the United States. The information presented is a combination of research from online sources, site visits, interviews with refugees, and work experience with refugee communities.