Journal — Finding Your Voice

After reading both the Rob Jenkins and Barbara Mellix pieces (find both under

Writing Unit Readings

), what thoughts do you have about the process(es) of language acquisition (the challenges, the importance, etc.).  You can discuss some of the interesting ideas the authors bring to our attention, share your agreement and/or disagreement with some of their views.  Use at least three (3) quotes to strengthen the writing.

Please try to articulate, as well, how these authors agree on certain points and/or disagree.How would a conversation go between these two?  For instance, would Mellix object to some of Jenkins’ portrayal of non-native speakers’ experience of learning English?  Her experience in the American deep south underscores the effects of social and racial inequality in this country.