Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h6BMk9C23802; Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:46:09 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:46:09 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <Law9-F45S3GE8ZM0nbw0000489c@hotmail.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Susan Ryan" <susanefl@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9148] Re: hello X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 4445 Lines: 126 Because I casually mention that French is a beautiful language does not mean that other languges are not also beautiful. It is quite a stretch to think that! S. >From: Quidnunc@aol.com >Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> >Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9137] Re: hello >Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:56:56 -0400 (EDT) > > >Hmmm....all this talk about French being such a wonderful language... >But I haven't heard any comments about Hindi or Marathi, which were >other languages mentioned in this conversation. I'd be interested >to know ways to help those language be maintained in the home. >I'd like to know more about those languages in cultures since I am >less familiar with them. > >It is interesting how some languages are valued over others - I think >we need to stay mindful of that and the messages we convey through >this sort of discussion. By mentioning that French is wonderful, and >"should always be promoted" are we implicitly saying that other >languages and cultures are not worthy of attention? > >I don't intend to take away from the pleasant banter, but I do feel we >need to be careful of the value judgments we implicitly or explicitly >place on languages, people, places and cultures. Members >of "the other cultures" really pick this up and oftentimes internalize it >or live with a feeling of shame. > > >Jane Rosenthal >Language and Education/University of Pennsylvania >IELP Instructor/Temple University > > > > >In a message dated 7/11/2003 2:41:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Susan Ryan" ><susanefl@hotmail.com> writes: > > >Andre. > >France is a wonderful country with so many beautiful things that should > >always be promoted!! > >I wish I could speak their beautiful language! > >Susan > > > > > >>From: "m.white" <ma.white@morehead-st.edu> > >>Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov > >>To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> > >>Subject: [NIFL-ESL:9133] Re: hello > >>Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:55:44 -0400 (EDT) > >> > >>Andres, > >> > >>Bon Jour! �You've introduced a new thread and a new personality to the > >>listserv. �Hey, it's summer and respites are needed and expected. > >> > >>Andres, I'd say you have a pretty good command of English. �Although >I've > >>never heard you speak of course, your email syntax and vocabulary > >>demonstrate a certain proficiency with our language. �Follow up with >some > >>of the > >>tips other subscribers have given (classes, immersion environments, > >>anglophone friends). > >> > >>As an aside, my mother is Portuguese as well. �I suffered the typical > >>American syndrome - speaking the int'l mother's tongue early, then >dropping > >>it in favor of "not being different". �How about you? �I realize what > >>multilinguists many Europeans are - for the most part Americans are not > >>interested in other languages to "your" extent. �This is changing >though. > >> > >>Paris has got to be one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited. >� > >>The political relationship between France & the U.S. may still be on >shaky > >>ground, but I'm not fazed. �When Armstrong does in fact dominate the > >>tour.....the win will only further polarize feelings on both side of the > >>Atlantic � �;) > >> > >>Maurice White > >> > >>Andres Muro wrote: > >> > >> > I am confused. The tour de france went through a villiage in India, >or > >>is your husband from france. Do you all have the Outdoor life network? >They > >>show it live every day. > >> > > >> > I wonder if NIFL or GW object about us talking about the tour? After > >>all, the tour is from a country that we should not be mentioning, much >less > >>promoting it. Hey, maybe we will get into trouble for this entire >thread. > >> > > >> > Andres > >> > > >> > >>> usamant@comcast.net 07/10/03 06:46PM >>> > >> > I'm from India and I follow it too! One year it went through the >village > >>my > >> > husband comes from..... ! > >> > regards > >> > Ujwala > >> > > >> > This message scanned by RAV anti-virus. > >> > >>This message scanned by RAV anti-virus. > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* � > >http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
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