Written Essay and Poster
You will investigate the educational and social issues related to the lives of immigrants in a case study nation.To do so, you will choose 1 of the 7 nations we studied from the book Children in Immigrant Families in 8 Affluent Countries. Then you will focus your research on a particular immigrant group in that country.
Process
(1) Determine an immigrant group and a nation of interest to you.
(2) Here are some questions to which you should respond.
(3) Include information from at least one website for a school or social organization in your case study country, which is related to the education of immigrants.
(4) Find and summarize infromation about the subject from the www (only reputable published materials), books and journals. You may also include an interview with someone in that group and country, if that is possible.
Expectations
The minimum length is 7 pages, typed and double-spaced. It is to be succinct and carefully organized, and ought to offer specific examples from the sources to support points you make, in relation to the questions you ask. You need to show clarity of thought along with an ability to express yourself. There must be a summary that synthesizes your responses to the key questions. I will consult with anyone, at any time in the process.
The paper will incorporate at least 7 sources, and it may include interview summaries. You will also create a poster of what you have learned.
First draft
Poster Presentation
Second draft (worth 35% of your grade)
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