Title of Presentation or Performance
An American Who Emigrated From Poland: The Significance of Education and Family Support in the Acculturation Process
Submission Type
Event
Expected Graduation Date
2013
Location
Atrium, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
4-20-2013 2:00 PM
End Date
4-20-2013 3:00 PM
Disciplines
Anthropology
Abstract
By utilizing collaborative ethnography, photography, and research, this poster displays elements of the acculturation process of Polish immigrant and Illinois Wesleyan student, Justyna Gano. Through the use of collaborative visual methods such as the sharing and taking of photographs and interviews, this research provides insight into the life of a typical immigrant by highlighting the aspects of her life that she finds most important. By using photographs and sharing elements from her personal experiences, this poster examines the significance of education in Justyna’s life, and how she views it as an invaluable opportunity and vital to achieving success. It additionally demonstrates the importance of Justyna’s family support system and their influence in her acculturation process.
An American Who Emigrated From Poland: The Significance of Education and Family Support in the Acculturation Process
Atrium, Center for Natural Sciences, Illinois Wesleyan University
By utilizing collaborative ethnography, photography, and research, this poster displays elements of the acculturation process of Polish immigrant and Illinois Wesleyan student, Justyna Gano. Through the use of collaborative visual methods such as the sharing and taking of photographs and interviews, this research provides insight into the life of a typical immigrant by highlighting the aspects of her life that she finds most important. By using photographs and sharing elements from her personal experiences, this poster examines the significance of education in Justyna’s life, and how she views it as an invaluable opportunity and vital to achieving success. It additionally demonstrates the importance of Justyna’s family support system and their influence in her acculturation process.