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1. The Voice of Fulano.

Author

Adult Literacy Resource Inst., Boston, MA., Kalmar, Tomas Mario, Kalmar, Tomas Mario, and Adult Literacy Resource Inst., Boston, MA.

Abstract

In poetry, prose, and correspondence, a collection of writings chronicles the development of a literacy campaign and educational program in Cobden, Illinois. The program--the Bilingual Literacy Campaign--evolved to respond to the need for literacy education among "fulanos," Hispanic-American farm laborers. The papers include the following: a 24-verse poem on the dialogue model of instruction; a report by the co-founder of the campaign (Rob Tate); a poem and description of a method used to teach one man to read and write and a learner-developed English-Spanish dictionary; a description of the events leading to the Cobden literacy campaign; a poem in Spanish about language interference and communication; a list of eight principles to guide adult literacy education; newspaper articles and a letter about the death of a local migrant worker; notes and letters on program costs and administration; miscellaneous field notes; and a creative piece on literacy and the feelings of farm laborers. (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)

Published
1982

2. Guide for Migrants in the State of Illinois = Guia para Migrantes en el Estado de Illinois.

Author

Illinois Migrant Council, Chicago., Langemach, Sharon, and Koepplinger, Jessica

Abstract

Prepared for migrant farmworkers traveling in the State of Illinois, the booklet, written in English and Spanish, provides basic information on (1) employment conditions--requirements of crew leaders and employers, deductions from wages, and laws regulating child labor; (2) housing--conditions of the camp grounds and of living units; (3) pesticides--possible poisoning symptoms and what to do and pesticide safety tips; (4) food stamps--their purpose, important facts to know about food stamps, and where to obtain further information or help in processing the application for food stamps; (5) social security--its purpose and where to obtain more information or help in applying for a social security number, a replacement card, or benefits; (6) immigration--categories of immigrants and length of time and costs for processing papers; and (7) legal rights when arrested--what to do when stopped by a policeman and the migrant's rights if arrested. A toll-free number where migrants can obtain emergency assistance anywhere in the U.S. is provided. A brief discussion of the Illinois Migrant Council (IMC), addresses and phone numbers of the 10 IMC offices, and a map indicating the approximate location of the IMC offices within the State conclude the booklet. (NQA)

Published
1982