Language Maintenance Revisited: An Australian Perspective

Cavallaro, Francesco

doi:10.1080/15235882.2005.10162852

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“…Ethnic groups have a common heritage consisting of the memories of a shared historical background as well as cultural, social and language components (Paulston, 1976). Native language is a key characteristic for membership to a group (Cavallaro, 2005). In this regard, language problems in education become prominent for citizens whose mother tongue is different from the official language, as well as for foreigners.…”

Section: Language Problem In Education and Mother Tongue Educationmentioning

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A look at mother tongue education in the context of the right to education

Åžahin¹

2018

Educ. Res. Rev.

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In Turkey, education in state schools can be delivered in foreign languages such as German, French and English. However, mother tongue education cannot be provided in the languages of minorities or local groups other than those officially accepted as minorities (that is, according to the Treaty of Lausanne). In this regard, the primary aim of this study was to reveal the views of postgraduate students (Masters (MA)/PhD) studying at a graduate school of educational sciences on mother tongue education and the applicability of mother tongue education in Turkey. The study was conducted with a total of 46 students, 28 MA and 18 PhD students. The data were gathered through semi-structured openended questions in November 2017. According to the findings, most of the participants viewed mother tongue education as one of the basic human rights. Moreover, while some of the participants thought that the country was not yet ready to provide education to non-official minorities or local communities in their mother tongues, some objected to mother tongue education with the concern that it would cause division within the country.

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Section: Language Problem In Education and Mother Tongue Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

A look at mother tongue education in the context of the right to education

Åžahin¹

2018

Educ. Res. Rev.

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“…The questionnaire was developed by the research team who have expertise in speech and language, as well as in Vietnamese culture and linguistics, after an extensive review of the literature (e.g. Cavallaro, 2005;Kang, 2015;Luo & Wiseman, 2000;Tannenbaum, 2003). The questionnaire consisted of two parts.…”

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Language Proficiency, Use, and Maintenance among People with Vietnamese Heritage Living in Australia

McLeod

Verdon

Wang

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Multilingualism provides cultural, economic and social benefits to individuals and societies. Many people with Vietnamese heritage have migrated to English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada and the US. This study describes language proficiency, use and maintenance of 271 adults with Vietnamese heritage living across Australia. The majority were first-generation immigrants (76.6%), spoke Vietnamese as their first language (94.3%), and indicated Vietnamese was their most proficient language (78.5%). The majority were more likely to use Vietnamese (than English) with their mother, father, older siblings, Vietnamese-speaking grandparents, relatives in Vietnam, and Vietnamese friends. They used English and Vietnamese with their partners, children, younger siblings and English-speaking grandparents. They were more likely to speak English when working, studying and watching TV, but used English and Vietnamese equally on social media. The most important reasons for maintaining Vietnamese were: maintaining bonds with relatives, maintaining Vietnamese cultural identity, and building friendships.

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“…In relation to this, according to the data of 1996 census, 14,6% of the Australian population speaks a language other than English at home [15]. However, it is noted that native speakers of languages in Australia other than English has dwindled in recent times [15]. In respond to this, first language maintenance program is crucial.…”

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An Overview of Indigenous Language Programs in Australian and New Zealand

Al-Munawwarah¹

2019

Proceedings of the Eleventh Conference on Applied Linguistics (CONAPLIN 2018)

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There is a consensus that the status and the unique values of indigenous languages make them imperative to be learnt, taught, utilized and protected from their state of endangerment. Moreover, indigenous language in Australia and New Zealand is a crucial issue that may influence language planning and policy in both countries. In relation to this, despite their close proximity, there are apparent differences of indigenous language conditions that may affect the language programs. To portray the Indigenous Language Programs in Australia and New Zealand, a library research and/or comprehensive literature review of existing research on indigenous languages in both countries was undertaken in this paper. Dealing with this, the present paper discusses the indigenous language in Australia and New Zealand including the positive effects of the language programs. This study shows that the language maintenance program managed by New Zealand government called 'language nest' has succeeded in rescuing Maori from serious endangered. Meanwhile, successful language revitalization activity can also be found in Australia. Under the control of indigenous community, Muurrbay Language Center has a record of success. In addition, all of the language revitalization activities elaborated above may increase the number of people who learn the indigenous languages in New Zealand and Australia.

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Language Maintenance Revisited: An Australian Perspective

Cited by 50 publications

References 29 publications

A look at mother tongue education in the context of the right to education

A look at mother tongue education in the context of the right to education

Language Proficiency, Use, and Maintenance among People with Vietnamese Heritage Living in Australia

An Overview of Indigenous Language Programs in Australian and New Zealand

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