A study examined the roles of language and school in the lives of a group of five Indochinese friends, aged 10-12, in the same sixth-grade class. Two were born in the United States; three were born in Thai refugee camps. The ways in which the subjects defined themselves in relation to other students, particularly other Asian students, and to each…

Discusses such topics as the circumstances under which Vietnamese refugees arrived in the U.S., how they were processed by immigrant authorities and relocated, conflicts between mainstream U.S. culture and Vietnamese culture, the political attitudes of the refugees, and employment and language problems. (JM)

The influx of Vietnamese and Cambodian refugees since 1975 has impacted American colleges and universities dramatically. Problems and successes of these Asian students are described. (LBH)

The rapid assimilation of Vietnamese immigrants into the American society is explained, in part, by the community college system, which offers refugees the opportunity to learn English and then move into a vocationally, academically, or professionally oriented area. Northern Virginia Community College's experience is offered as an example. (JMF)

Some characteristics of the human figure drawings of 93 Vietnamese children were investigated. Drawings were scored according to the Goodenough method. Mental age scores were high in relation to chronological age and this result is explained in terms of cultural emphasis on the value of copying well. (SE)

This article delineates the background, the events, and the social processes through which a segment of the Vietnamese population has become an American refugee problem. (Author/EB)

This paper provides a detailed description of the pattern of occupational adjustment of the Vietnamese refugees to the United States and compares their experiences with other recent refugee and immigrant groups. (Author)

The experiences of Vietnamese refugees in transitional camps in the summer and fall of 1975 are described in this paper. The data show that the mental health needs of the refugees were not taken seriously and that it was assumed that assimilation would be problem-free. (Author/AM)

Almost every one of the Vietnamese immigrants in Canada has experienced problems concerning language, weather, life style, housing, schooling, and employment. Despite the stress and strain, however, family ties and some cultural aspects remain strong and many Vietnamese are optimistic about their future as a community in Canada. (Author/EB)

The content of adult education in Vietnamese refugee camps is examined as an indicator of the demands for cultural change which Americans make on contemporary immigrants. The limits of pluralism which the U.S. government promotes are also analyzed in this context. Finally, English language instruction in the camps is discussed. (Author/GC)

For Vietnamese refugees who have arrived in the U.S. since 1975, adjustment to American society and culture continues to be a painful process. In this article information on demographic distribution, socioeconomic distinctions, and cultural and linguistic background are provided to enable educators to more effectively and sympathetically teach…

The hardships encountered by Vietnamese refugees in their journeys to the U.S. are described in this article. In addition, the extent to which their backgrounds, age, education, skills and so forth will affect their adjustment to life in this country is assessed. The individuals interviewed were located at Camp Pendleton, California, in 1975.…

This investigation seeks to determine: the validity and reliability of cloze tests for measuring reading comprehension; the relation of cloze scores to difficulty levels of reading passages; the relation of cloze test performance to length of English training; and the merits of judgmental vs. random word deletion in test construction. (DB)

A sample of programs that may benefit Vietnamese refugees living in American communities is presented, emphasising English proficiency and the development of daily living skills. (LH)

The history of inter-ethnic relations among Asians in this country is said to reflect a pattern of separatism than one of cooperation. The case for cooperation among Asian-Americans in the struggle for their respective places and identity in American society is noted. (Author/AM)