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Healthcare For Hispanics In The United States, Sean Gower, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
Healthcare For Hispanics In The United States, Sean Gower, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Many Hispanic adults in the U.S. do not receive adequate healthcare. This study seeks to explore the causes of this phenomenon: is it due to a language or educational barrier, the cost prohibitive nature of proper healthcare, undocumented status, or myths and false rumors that have spread throughout the Hispanic community regarding health insurance? Data will be collected and analyzed from the Pew Hispanic Center and from the 2009 U.S. Census, which will contain information regarding a variety of factors that could possibly explain the underlying reasons why Hispanics do not receive adequate healthcare. These factors could include English language …
Native Spanish Speakers And Their Quest For English In The U.S.: Do They Want To Learn?, Matthew Styx, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
Native Spanish Speakers And Their Quest For English In The U.S.: Do They Want To Learn?, Matthew Styx, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Perception Of Bilingualism In The United States, Rebeca Cruz, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
The Perception Of Bilingualism In The United States, Rebeca Cruz, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Attitudes Towards Bilingual Education: A Study Of Educators And University Students In Bloomington-Normal, Il, Kati Hinshaw, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
Attitudes Towards Bilingual Education: A Study Of Educators And University Students In Bloomington-Normal, Il, Kati Hinshaw, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
This study examines the differences in attitudes of teachers and university students towards bilingual education, with an emphasis on how each group defines bilingual education and what role they believe bilingual education should play. This study seeks to answer the following three questions: (a) How is bilingual education defined by different groups? (b) What is the envisioned purpose of bilingual education? and (c) How important is bilingual education within our school systems? The participants will consist of primary and secondary school bilingual education teachers and university students. Data will be gathered via a written questionnaire and interviews to determine general …
What's In A Name? The French Champagne Industry And The Battle For Aoc, Hannah Becker, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
What's In A Name? The French Champagne Industry And The Battle For Aoc, Hannah Becker, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Learning English As A Second Language: Best Practices For Adult Latino Learners, Kristen Fredrickson, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
Learning English As A Second Language: Best Practices For Adult Latino Learners, Kristen Fredrickson, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Delusions Of Grandeur And France's Grandes Écoles: "Big Time" Prestige Or "Big Time" Elitism?, Maria Klingele, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
Delusions Of Grandeur And France's Grandes Écoles: "Big Time" Prestige Or "Big Time" Elitism?, Maria Klingele, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The Nose Knows: Business, National Identity, And The French Perfume Industry, Whitney Wilkerson, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
The Nose Knows: Business, National Identity, And The French Perfume Industry, Whitney Wilkerson, Scott Sheridan, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The State Of Hispanic Education: Correlations Between Educational Attainment, Nativity And Language In Illinois, Stephanie Swope, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
The State Of Hispanic Education: Correlations Between Educational Attainment, Nativity And Language In Illinois, Stephanie Swope, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The purpose of this study is to investigate the levels of educational attainment for Hispanics in Illinois and to gain an understanding of why possible trends occur. The research question is: What is the correlation between English proficiency, nativity and educational attainment for Hispanics as compared with the overall population in Cook and McLean counties? In order to determine the correlation between these variables, data from the 2000 US Census were analyzed for the two population groups. Pertinent data included selected social characteristics, such as levels of educational attainment, nativity and language spoken at home. Though some statistical variation exists …
Decline And Disparity: The Case Of Spanish Language Newspapers In The U.S., Brianna Gidday, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
Decline And Disparity: The Case Of Spanish Language Newspapers In The U.S., Brianna Gidday, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
The English-Only Movement And The Linguistic Future Of The United States, Erin Howes, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
The English-Only Movement And The Linguistic Future Of The United States, Erin Howes, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
This descriptive study investigates the opinions of proposed English-Only legislation and how the opinions of the current college generation will affect the future of this country's language laws. The English-Only Movement, also known as the Official English movement, refers to a political movement to establish the English language as the only official language in the United States and in government operations. The data will be collected from university students via an online questionnaire focusing on the opinions of the use of English as the country's legal language versus the presence of Spanish. Investigative questions regarding different demographics and background information …
Heritage Spanish Speakers: Self Confidence Through Study Abroad, Jordan Menendez, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
Heritage Spanish Speakers: Self Confidence Through Study Abroad, Jordan Menendez, Christina Isabelli, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
This study, describes the perception heritage Spanish-speakers have of their language abilities after they have studied abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Research has shown that many heritage speakers struggle with their confidence in their heritage language, but that after studying abroad, the student's confidence in their language capabilities increases. The research questions include: Do the students have a higher self-confidence in speaking their native language after studying abroad? Do their perceptions of their language abilities change throughout the course of their study abroad experience? What do their heritage Spanish-speaking students feel effected their perceived language change after study abroad: improved …
Diagnosis Of Depression Among Hispanic Individuals--Appropriate Methods And Measures, Cassie Devore, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
Diagnosis Of Depression Among Hispanic Individuals--Appropriate Methods And Measures, Cassie Devore, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Barriers To Accessing The U.S. Health Care System For Hispanics, Patricia Troxell, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
Barriers To Accessing The U.S. Health Care System For Hispanics, Patricia Troxell, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Hypertension And Hispanics: Lower Incidence Or Missing Data?, Kelsey Farrell, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
Hypertension And Hispanics: Lower Incidence Or Missing Data?, Kelsey Farrell, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Hispanics And Diabetes: Many Problems But Many Answers, Brooke Stevens, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
Hispanics And Diabetes: Many Problems But Many Answers, Brooke Stevens, Carolyn Nadeau, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.