Subcultures in California Vietnamese and Term Paper

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Finally, one can understand the motivation of these students, as the pressures (both good and bad) put on by their families influence their choices and their work ethic.

Methods Used Google Scholar (a subset of Google which finds refereed journal articles), using "Japanese-American immigration" and "Vietnamese immigration U.S." As primary search terms. I looked for books or articles which fit the topics. I felt it important to understand the time and type of immigration, even if it occurred 100 years ago, in order to understand current motivations.

There was no lack of good information, but the most important was that related to the immigration movements, the reasons behind them, and how the two cultures responded.

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Importance as a Teacher

It is important to understand the background and motivations of my students and their families. If I understand, for example, that a Vietnamese child's parents are likely to clear the dining table after dinner and help their children with their studies, I can understand the support structure behind their work ethic. If I can understand the ancestral pressure ("Juncho") put behind a Japanese-American student's striving to achieve, I can understand and deal with the positive and possible negative effects of this......

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