After studying this chapter, you will be able to:

• Explain why some immigrant groups have maintained a separate identity.
• Identify and describe the intercultural communication challenges of immigrant groups who have maintained a separate identity.
• Contrast Amish cultural patterns to dominant U.S. cultural patterns.
• List reasons why indigenous languages and cultures should be protected.
• Contrast periods of U.S. immigration assimilation and immigration integration.
• Identify the communication factors acting to maintain Hispanic groups’ cultural identity.