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Smolicz, J. J. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1983
Discusses the linguistic systems of children of Italian immigrants in Australia and the children's mastery of standard Italian and various dialects. Also reviews evidence for claims of the emergence of a new linguistic form labelled "Australitalian." (EKN)
Descriptors: Dialects, Foreign Countries, High School Students, Immigrants