Annotated Bibliography on Immigrants Learning English in the United States

Running Head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON IMMIGRANTS LEARNING
ENGLISH IN THE UNITED STATES
Annotated bibliography on immigrants learning English in the United States
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON IMMIGRANTS LEARNING ENGLISH IN THE
UNITED STATES
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Abdullah, M., & Eng, W. (2017). LISTENING TO THE ETHNIC VOICE IN ESL
LEARNING [Ebook] (pp. 16-26). The English Teacher Vol. XXXV. Retrieved from
http://journals.melta.org.my/index.php/tet/article/view/311/207
Note Card:
(a)Different perspective present in the study is the reason for choosing the article.
(b) Survey conducted that show the attitude of the Malaysian ESL learners along with its
relation to the aspect of ethnicity and national identity.
(c) Hypotheses were to find out the sentiments regarding the language in various ethnic
groups.
Questionnaire used as method of research.
Data is both quantitative and qualitative in nature.
Findings show a majority of ESL students who are Malaysian have a positive attitude
towards the process of learning.
(d) Concept of English in Malaysia along with a brief history along with its political role.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON IMMIGRANTS LEARNING ENGLISH IN THE
UNITED STATES
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Bergey, R., Movit, M., Baird, A., & Faria, A. (2020). Serving English Language Learners in
Higher Education Unlocking the Potential [Ebook]. American Institute of Research.
Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED585543
Note Card:
(a) The reason to choose this article is to look at the other side of the story.
(b) It focuses on the brighter side of immigrating and learning another language along
with the help provided by the authority.
(c) Methods used are qualitative (interviews) of students.
(d) Major concepts are English language learner, English learner, English as a second
language, English for speakers of other languages, generation, international students,
and recent immigrants.
Scope of improvement in the process of learning involved as it helps to become a part
of the mainstream life in the United States.
Brittain, C. (2017). On learning English: The importance of school context, immigrant
communities, and the racial symbolism of the English Language in understanding
the challenge for immigrant adolescents.
Note Card:
(a) The focus is mainly on the group of adolescents from Mexico and China.
(b) Significant difference in the attitude of the two groups has been noted under the
influence of the contexts such as school, fellow students, and community.