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Language Diversity and Academic Success - Coggle Diagram
Language Diversity and Academic Success
Language and Identity
Connection:
Language is more than communication; it is part of personal and cultural identity.
Young et al.
Home languages should be valued.
Code-meshing supports authentic expression.
Alvarez et al.
Students are "language architects."
Language is connected to identity and lived experiences.
Lyiscott
People naturally use different Englishes.
Standard English and Educational Expectations
Connection:
All authors discuss academic language, but they disagree about how it should be taught and used.
Jenkins
Mastering Standard American English helps students succeed professionally.
Young et al.
Academic success does not require abandoning other language varieties.
Alvarez et al.
"Standard" English often reflects social power rather than linguistic superiority.
Preparing Students for the Future
Connection:
All three authors want students to succeed, but they propose different paths toward success.
Jenkins
Standard English improves employment opportunities.
Young et al.
Students should use both academic and community language practices.
Alvarez et al.
Students become stronger writers when they draw on all their linguistic resources.