Montagnards: Their History and Culture. Culture Profile, 2002.

This booklet provides a basic introduction to the history, cultures, and resettlement experiences of the Montagnard people of Vietnam. It is designed primary for service providers and others assisting Montagnard refugees in their new communities in the United States. Information has been drawn from many sources, especially from insights provided by Montagnards who have resettled in North Carolina. Information is provided on the Montagnard people and where they came from, their daily life and values, their language and literacy, education, and cross-cultural challenges (e.g., driving, alcohol, housing, learning English, youth, work and finances). (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education) (Author/VWL)