Linguistic acculturation preferences of Catalan local students toward their peers of Moroccan descent. The determining factors of linguistic assimilationism

This research explores the question: How do English-dominant Malaysian Chinese (EMC) university students in Malaysia negotiate their cultural identities within an English-dominated environment? Employing qualitative methods, data were collected from 30 participants through open-ended questionnaires, and 4 participants, selected from the initial questionnaire respondents, took part in a focus group discussion. The study reveals that societal factors, personal experiences, and traditional Chinese cultural upbringing significantly influence their cultural identity negotiation. Some of the major issues are government policy, Malaysia's multicultualism, western influence and culture, and perception towards the use of English. Participants adopt strategies like embracing multiculturalism, blending languages, and selectively incorporating English elements to balance their Malaysian Chinese heritage with English influences. This study adds to the literature on multiculturalism and fluidity of identity, especially in the context of Malaysian Chinese and the need for constant cultural adaptation and learning.

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Linguistic acculturation preferences of Catalan local students toward their peers of Moroccan descent. The determining factors of linguistic assimilationism

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Predictors of school adjustment in high school students of immigrant origin in Western Catalonia

Predictors of school adjustment in high school students of immigrant origin in Western Catalonia

Cultural Identity Negotiation Among English-dominant Malaysian Chinese University Students

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