She is my language broker: How does cultural capital benefit Asian immigrant children in the United States

Authors

ShamAh Md-Yunus, Eastern Illinois UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

January 2012

Abstract

Cultural capital benefits Asian immigrant children when they become language brokers. This skill can also benefit their parents and families in the United States. Language brokering may shape and possibly enhance students’ academic performance and can further children’s linguistic and academic achievement.

Recommended Citation

Md-Yunus, ShamAh, "She is my language broker: How does cultural capital benefit Asian immigrant children in the United States" (2012). Faculty Research and Creative Activity. 97.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/eemedu_fac/97

https://works.bepress.com/shamah_md-yunus/8/