“English May Be My Second Language, but I’m Not ‘ESL’”

Christina Ortmeier-Hooper

doi:10.58680/ccc20086405

College Composition and Communication Feb 2008

“English May Be My Second Language, but I’m Not ‘ESL’”

Christina Ortmeier-Hooper

Abstract

In this essay, I present three case studies of immigrant, first-year students, as they negotiate their identities as second language writers in mainstream composition classrooms. I argue that such terms as “ESL” and “Generation 1.5” are often problematic for students and mask a wide range of student experiences and expectations.

Journal: College Composition and Communication
Published: 2008-02-01
DOI: 10.58680/ccc20086405
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Topics: writing pedagogy multilingual writers
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