... learn "academic discourse- in the areas of reading and writing. Academic discourse involves the development of an academic identity and to think as a member of the academic community. Gloria Anzaldua, author of "How to Tame a Wild Tongue,"" would argue that imposing mandatory requirements to learn this new way of thinking called "academic discourse- are both oppressive and objectionable. She would take ... this stance because of the beliefs she expresses in her passage relating to the oppressive nature of imposing the English language on Chicano's. Richard Rodriguez, author of "Aria,"" ...

• Word Count: 1430
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Graduate