Daviah harrison-A Duke professor warned Chinese students to speak English

This article was written by Harmeet Kaur on Monday 28, 2019 and it brings up the email that was written by a Duke University professor who warned Chinese students about speaking their native language in student lounge and study areas. The professor wanted the Chinese students to speak English 100% of the time in order to improve their English and said that it would lower their chances of a job opportunity if they continued to speak in the Chinese language. Mary Klotman, the dean of the university's School of Medicine, apologized for the email that was sent out and reminded them that there was no limitation or restriction of the language that is used to converse and communicate.Also, she reassured them that their career opportunities would not be affected by the language used outside of the classroom.

I immediately related this story to the Indians (or other races/ethnicities) when they were forced to assimilate to the American way of things like speaking and dressing like Americans. I am glad that they quickly straightened this situation out but I hate that this was even a problem. However, I kind of understand why they would want them to speak English since it is probably a requirement for most jobs in America. I do think that when  Chinese people(or any foreigner) is talking to someone who speaks the same language, they will tend to go to what they are comfortable with. To me, this is like if my Spanish teacher told me to speak 100% Spanish outside of school and that would not be easy or comfortable to do especially if I am talking to someone whose first language is also English.


https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/28/health/duke-professor-warns-chinese-students-speak-english-trnd/index.html