Reactions to Anglo- and Hispanic-American-Accented Speakers: Affect, Identity, Persuasion, and the English-Only Controversy.

Giles, Howard; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ506786

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Reactions to Anglo- and Hispanic-American-Accented Speakers: Affect, Identity, Persuasion, and the English-Only Controversy.

Giles, Howard; And Others

Language & Communication, v15 n2 p107-20 Apr 1995

Examined the reactions of 83 Anglo-American undergraduates to Anglo- and Hispanic-American-accented speakers supporting or opposing the English-only movement in California. Results found that respondents were happier when the Anglo source argued against rather than for English exclusivity, and that respondents' happiness was not affected by hearing either message from the Latino source. (46 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Influences, English, Ethnic Bias, Higher Education, Hispanic Americans, Language Attitudes, Political Attitudes, Pronunciation, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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