Bilingual development of immigrant adolescents in Greece
Part of : Εφαρμοσμένη γλωσσολογία ; No.27, 2011, pages 13-31
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The present paper presents the results of a questionnaire survey conducted among 118 adolescents of immigrant origin in the town of Ierapetra, Crete, with a view to examining their bilingual development and patterns of language use. In particular, we discuss findings related to (a) the mastery of both Greek and their ethnic languages and (b) potential correlations between degree of development and other variables. Results indicate that Greek appears to be the informants’ dominant language, while its development is related to a younger age at arrival and a longer period of stay. However, the ethnic languages are reportedly developed to satisfactory levels. They are also used quite extensively with members of family and peer networks, although Greek gains ground among younger speakers. Ethnic language development correlates mostly with (i) frequency of use in a number of activities and (ii) plans to repatriate or stay in the host country, but not with frequency of visits to the country of origin.
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