Title

Critical Content Analysis of Language in Literacy: Identifying Discourse and Translanguaging in Esperanza Rising

Authors

Cynthia Villarreal Cantu, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2022

Abstract

This critical content analysis was conducted utilizing the children’s book Esperanza Rising. As I read the literature, I documented how children’s literature can incorporate discourse analysis into multicultural teaching practices that embrace translanguaging and bilingualism. Through this qualitative study, I demonstrated the need for a curriculum that embraces a culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP). After analyzing the book Esperanza Rising, I realized that the power of literacy and language could help students form connections to their self-identity and power. Educators, administrators, and the community can reconstruct the literacy curriculum through critical race theory and Latina/Latino critical race theory (LatCrit). The inclusion of multiliteracies can promote appreciation for cultural differences.

Comments

Student.

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Recommended Citation

Cynthia Villarreal Cantu (2022) Critical Content Analysis of Language in Literacy: Identifying Discourse and Translanguaging in Esperanza Rising, Journal of Latinos and Education, DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2022.2096027

Publication Title

Journal of Latinos and Education

DOI

10.1080/15348431.2022.2096027