English 110/5
Professor Youg
September 16, 2015
My Language, The Learning Tool
Imagine walking into a classroom where every single person spoke only one language. They may look like they're from different ethnic backgrounds, but as soon as they speak only English came out of their mouths. This would be one of the saddest things in the world because that means that there is no diversity. Plus this means that everyone in that room is the same, no room for unique individuals whos language represent their own culture. So with this being said, I highly agree with students being able to use their own in an academic setting because it express each persons uniqueness.
Students should be able to speak in their native tongue in a classroom because it helps others learn about the culture of another student. I remember while I was in English and as a class we were reading a story that had parts of Spanish in it. Many of the students didn't understand what they were reading so I volunteered to read those parts and help translate what was being said. Not only did this help the class move forward and understand the reading, but my classmates also saw that I am different. They may not know that I am from Ecuador, but because I spoke in my native tongue which is Spanish they knew I was different from them. Plus, I have the right to use my native tongue where I pleas. I believe that no matter where you're from each student should be able to use their own language in an academic setting. Its not whether or not they can use it, but its their right to use it. Within "Students Right To Their Own Language" it states, "We affirm the students' right to their own patterns and varieties of language -- the dialects of their nurture or whatever dialects in which they find their own identity and style", page 4. We as individual's have the right to express our style and to show that we are individuals. I couldn't agree more with the fact that we have the right to speak our own languages. But if we as a nation also claim that we accept everyone and we are unique then regardless of where you are, even if its in school, we should accept all languages as well. Another quote that I can strongly agree to is "A nation proud of its diverse heritage and its cultural and racial variety will preserve its heritage of dialects." page 4 from "Students Right To Their Own Language". If we truly are proud of our differences then we will accept language anywhere. It can help us learn about others and it can even help us if when we allow other languages in our classrooms. I truly believe that we should and we can use our own language in a classroom setting.
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