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Language Choice and Language Attitudes in a Multilingual Arab Canadian Community: Quebec– Canada A Sociolinguistic Study

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  • Bader S. Dweik
  • Hanadi A. Qawar

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This study aimed at investigating language choice among Arabs of Quebec– Canada. It also explored Arabs attitudes towards Arabic, French and English in particular and factors involved in using these languages. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers selected a sample that consisted of (100) Arab respondents who reside in Quebec– Canada, covering different age ranges, gender, and educational backgrounds. The instrument of the study was a sociolinguistic questionnaire. Results showed that Arabs of Quebec– Canada have positive attitudes towards Arabic, English and French. They freely use their Arabic language in the domain of home and with family members, 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 Arabs of Quebec mix these languages in the domain of neighborhood, with friends, and media.

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  • Bader S. Dweik & Hanadi A. Qawar, 2014. "Language Choice and Language Attitudes in a Multilingual Arab Canadian Community: Quebec– Canada A Sociolinguistic Study," Journal of Language and Communication, Research Academy of Social Sciences, vol. 1(2), pages 60-70.
    • Handle: RePEc:rss:jnljlc:v1i2p4
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