Research Article
Identity issues in building an ESL community: The Puerto Rican experience
Article first published online: 23 MAR 2009
DOI: 10.1002/ace.324
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New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education
Special Issue: Bringing Community to the Adult ESL Classroom
Volume 2009, Issue 121, pages 45–53, Spring 2009
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How to Cite
Morales, B. and Blau, E. K. (2009), Identity issues in building an ESL community: The Puerto Rican experience. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2009: 45–53. doi: 10.1002/ace.324
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 MAR 2009
- Article first published online: 23 MAR 2009
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Abstract
English has a unique status in Puerto Rico, giving rise to special challenges in building community and teaching English as a second language on the island. Identity is at the core of these issues.