Younger generation claimed themself as scholars or educated people, they define native American should be able to read and write English " with proper phrasing, word choice, rhythm, and intonation. ", for those who speak and write English with mistakes are classified as US immigrants or foreigners.
The older generation scholars define native Americans are those red indians. The languages they speak are different, English is a foreign language to them. Nowadays, native Americans no longer being used in identity, simply use the new term " American Citizens ", US citizens are either by birth or by Naturalization. By definition, immigrants and foreigners are not US citizens.
Lots of English Teachers use the old term "native American". Are they claiming for the race of orignin ? English used to be a foreign language to them and now they can read and write English " with proper phrasing, word choice, rhythm, and intonation. "
