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INTERNET USE OF POLISH BY POLISH MELBURNIANS: IMPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND TEACHING

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dc.creator Michael Fitzgerald
dc.creator Robert Debski
dc.date 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned 2015-07-20T22:33:09Z
dc.date.available 2015-07-20T22:33:09Z
dc.identifier 1094-3501
dc.identifier https://doaj.org/article/aba203eca9764825b9ed462c0d72774c
dc.identifier.uri http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/22627
dc.description The Internet has become an important communication medium and it is having a significant impact on language use. The present study takes a “snapshot” of how the Polish language is currently used with modern communications technologies by Polish-Australians living in Melbourne. Through a questionnaire, it surveys which communications technologies Polish-Melburnians are familiar with, how and when Polish and English are used for online communication, and which language they prefer to use in various circumstances. The study is based on the belief that investigations of the natural patterns of new technology use by ethnic communities will help us understand how technology could be involved in initiatives aimed at increasing the levels of language transmission and maintenance. The present study identifies several factors interacting with Internet use in the community language and makes recommendations for applications of modern technology in ethnic language schools and for home language maintenance.
dc.language English
dc.publisher University of Hawaii
dc.relation http://llt.msu.edu/vol10num1/pdf/fitzdebski.pdf
dc.relation https://doaj.org/toc/1094-3501
dc.source Language Learning and Technology, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 87-109 (2006)
dc.subject Computer-Mediated Communication
dc.subject Language Maintenance
dc.subject Multimedia
dc.subject Special aspects of education
dc.subject LC8-6691
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject DOAJ:Education
dc.subject DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject Literature (General)
dc.subject PN1-6790
dc.subject Language and Literature
dc.subject P
dc.subject DOAJ:Languages and Literatures
dc.subject Special aspects of education
dc.subject LC8-6691
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject DOAJ:Education
dc.subject DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject Literature (General)
dc.subject PN1-6790
dc.subject Language and Literature
dc.subject P
dc.subject DOAJ:Languages and Literatures
dc.subject Special aspects of education
dc.subject LC8-6691
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject Literature (General)
dc.subject PN1-6790
dc.subject Language and Literature
dc.subject P
dc.subject Special aspects of education
dc.subject LC8-6691
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject Literature (General)
dc.subject PN1-6790
dc.subject Language and Literature
dc.subject P
dc.subject Special aspects of education
dc.subject LC8-6691
dc.subject Education
dc.subject L
dc.subject Literature (General)
dc.subject PN1-6790
dc.subject Language and Literature
dc.subject P
dc.title INTERNET USE OF POLISH BY POLISH MELBURNIANS: IMPLICATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE AND TEACHING
dc.type article


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