Community Language Survey

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This survey is to help us assess the community needs and desires for Kanien’kéha Mohawk Language resources and learning opportunities so we may create programs, credits, resources, and learning opportunities for yourself or household.

Email *

Please list the members in your household and their ages, if they are under age and not completing this form on their own. *

Do you desire to learn Kanien’kéha/Mohawk Language? *

Yes

Maybe

How motivated are you to learning the language? *

Not at all motivated

Extremely Motivated

If you have listed children in your household, please share what school they attend to help plan for language classes in the schools. (optional)

Do you reside on or close to community to attend in person programs or require distance classes? (optional)

In community classes

Distance classes/online

Other:

Clear selection

What level of language proficiency would you currently assess yourself or your household at? *

Absolute beginners - have had no previous contact with Mohawk language speakers or learning opportunities

"False Beginner" - have been exposed to the Mohawk language in passive ways through speakers or have studied it lightly in the past

A1 Beginner - 500 Word Vocabulary - Use and understand basic phrases when speaking slowly

A2 Elementary - 1,000 Word Vocabulary - Understand simple expressions and express immediate needs

B1 Intermediate - 2,000 Word Vocabulary - Comprehend common issues and improvise discussion

B2 Upper - 4,000 Word Vocabulary - Understand complex topics; engage in spontaneous speech

C1 Advanced - 8,000 Word Vocabulary - Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without strain

C2 Mastery - 16,000 words - Comprehend virtually everything read or heard

First Language Speaker - this is your first language

What are your motivating factors to learning Kanien’kéha/Mohawk for your self or children? (check all that apply) *

to earn credits for an Ontario high school diploma

increase cross generational transmission of the language

to help me better understand culture through language

to increase language use in Wahta Mohawks businesses and workplace

I really enjoy learning languages

so my children can learn both Mohawk and French

so that my my children can be exempt from French

because it is a responsibility, to do my part in preserving the language

to be able to learn alongside my children

to become a fluent speaker

no motivation, do not desire to learn

to earn Native as a Second Language certification

financial motivation, to help with job prospects

desire to be a teacher of Mohawk as a second language

Other:

Required

What types of language programming are you interested in? *

Language Nest (children 0-7 years old)

Native Language program in school Grades 1-8

Native Language program in school - Secondary level

Self-led Language learning through software

Online Community Classes

Full-time Immersion program

Mentor-Apprentice program (working alongside a speaker doing in person activities - when able)

Family Classes

Language Camp for entire family with immersion opportunities

Staff Language Lessons

Language Committee

Other:

Required

How much time are you willing to dedicate to learning Kanien’kéha/Mohawk *

only self-led when I have time

weekly dedicated time 0-1 hours per week

weekly dedicated time of 2-4 hours per week, 1-2 sessions

daily lessons (grade school, secondary, adult education, evening community classes, or self-led)

full time immersion

Other:

Required

What is the most accessible time for you to participate in an online language class?

Weekdays - during the day

Weekdays - during the evenings

Weekends - daytime

Weekends - evenings

On my own time only

I will not participate

Other:

What barriers do you experience that have stopped you from taking up language learning? *

What devices do you have access to in your house to access a language learning software? *

Chromebook

Mac

Personal Computer (PC)

IPad

Tablet

Phone (Android)

Phone (Apple)

No devices - would require materials

Required

What physical resources would you appreciate to help with language learning? *

Any other feedback, suggestions, visions, or needs to help us build a strong language program *

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