Language Shift in the Teochew Community in Singapore: A Family Domain Analysis.

Wei, Li; Saravanan, Vanithamani; Hoon, Julia Ng Lee

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ERIC Number: EJ564119

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Publication Date: 1997

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Language Shift in the Teochew Community in Singapore: A Family Domain Analysis.

Wei, Li; Saravanan, Vanithamani; Hoon, Julia Ng Lee

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v18 n5 p364-84 1997

Presents a small case study of language shift in the Teochew Chinese community in Singapore. The study highlights the complex relationship between societal change processes, government policy, people's attitude, and language use. (Author/JL)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Chinese, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Language Attitudes, Language Maintenance, Language Usage, Public Policy, Second Language Learning, Social Change

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Singapore

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