How Long to Read America's Second Tongue

How Long Does it Take to Read America's Second Tongue?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read America's Second Tongue by Ruth Spack

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This remarkable study sheds new light on American Indian mission, reservation, and boarding school experiences by examining the implementation of English-language instruction and its effects on Native students. A federally mandated system of English-only instruction played a significant role in dislocating Native people fromøtheir traditional ways of life in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The effect of this policy, however, was more than another instance of cultural loss-English was transformed by and even empowered many Native students. Drawing on archival documents,...

How long is America's Second Tongue?

America's Second Tongue by Ruth Spack is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read America's Second Tongue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read America's Second Tongue aloud.

What Reading Level is America's Second Tongue?

America's Second Tongue is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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