Language choice and language use in an Arab Canadian multilingual community (Quebec-Canada) : a sociolinguistic study
Other Title(s)
اختيار اللغة و استعمالاتها في مجتمع عربي-كندي متعدد اللغات (كيبيك-كندا) : دراسة لغوية اجتماعية
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Yusuf, Tawfiq Ibrahim
al-Abbas, Sulayman Awwad
University
Middle East University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of English
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2014
English Abstract
This study aimed at investigating language choice among the Arabs of Quebec – Canada.
The study attempted to explore language choice and use in different domains, factors involved in using Arabic, English and French, and Arabs' attitudes towards these languages.
In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher selected a sample that consisted of (100) Arab respondents who reside in Quebec – Canada, covering different age ranges, gender, educational background, occupation and residency.
The instruments of the study were a community profile based on open ended interviews and a sociolinguistic questionnaire.
Results showed that Arabs of Quebec– Canada freely use their Arabic language in the domain of home and with family members, and in worship places and when listening to the radio.
In addition, they use English and French in Governmental offices and formal applications and in educational institutions.
Results also showed that the Arabs of Quebec mix these languages in the domain of neighborhood, with friends, and media.
Such a choice and use reveal the positive attitudes that the Arabs of Quebec have towards Arabic, English and French.
As for the French language, results showed that French is the dominant and most prestigious language among the respondents.
It is used in governmental offices and in filling formal applications and education.
English language is considered a global language by which the respondents' Canadian identity is fully expressed.
The study suggested several ideas for further research like conducting similar studies on Arabs in Canada from a different perspective such as formal and functional constraints determining and restricting language choice.
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
No. of Pages
105
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Review of literature.
Chapter Three : Methodology and procedures.
Chapter Four : Findings of the study.
Chapter Five : Discussion, conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Qawar, Hanadi Ali. (2014). Language choice and language use in an Arab Canadian multilingual community (Quebec-Canada) : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692077
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Qawar, Hanadi Ali. Language choice and language use in an Arab Canadian multilingual community (Quebec-Canada) : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University. (2014).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692077
American Medical Association (AMA)
Qawar, Hanadi Ali. (2014). Language choice and language use in an Arab Canadian multilingual community (Quebec-Canada) : a sociolinguistic study. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Middle East University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-692077
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-692077
