Modelling micro-level language planning and intervention in regional Australian refugee communities

本项目是澳大利亚第一个基于实证的移民社区语言维护动机和微观层面语言规划研究。它涉及澳大利亚难民定居的语言、社会和文化问题。它符合澳大利亚国家研究优先事项“加强澳大利亚的社会和经济结构”和“帮助家庭和个人过上健康、富有成效的生活”。这些成果为改善安置服务、制定知情的语言政策和间接改善难民的社会和精神福祉提供了重大的实际好处。

This project is the first empirically-based Australian study of motivation in immigrant communities' language maintenance and micro-level language planning. It addresses the linguistic, social and cultural issues of refugee settlement in Australia. It is in line with the Australian National Research Priority of 'Strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric' and 'help families and individuals live healthy, productive lives'. The outcomes offer major practical benefits to improve resettlement services, develop informed language policies and indirectly better the social and mental well-being of refugees.