Language and Inclusion in Australia

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Hey guys! I am a year 12 student from Caringbah High School and I am conducting a questionnaire for my Society and Culture Personal Interest project looking at language and inclusion in Australia.

It would be really appreciated if you were able to take a few minutes out of your day to answer these questions. If you feel uncomfortable answering any question feel free to leave it!

DISCLAIMER: The responses that are being gathered from this questionnaire will be used as primary data for my task. All responses are completely anonymous, confidential and will only be used for the purposes of my research. They cannot be traced back to you in any way.

Thank you in advance for contributing to my major work!

What is your age? *

Under 15

15-26

27-38

39-50

51-62

63-74

74+

What gender do you identify as? *

Female

Male

Non Binary

Prefer not to say

Other:

What is your cultural background? E.g Australian, Brazilian, Chinese, Indian etc *

Do you speak any languages other than English? (If yes, can you please specify which ones)

In 2016, there were over 300 separately identified languages spoken in Australian homes. More than one-fifth (21 per cent) of Australians spoke a language other than English at home: Australian Bureau of Statistic, 2016.

The following questions are a list of of statements. Please answer according to how true they are for you personally and keeping in mind the above statistic.

1. Australia equally values languages other than English in society.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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Please explain your answer to the statement above.

2. I believe that learning another language apart from English is important in today's world.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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3. I believe Australia's education system does enough to support foreign language learning.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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4. I believe Australia's education system does enough to support bilingual children to retain and develop their native tongue.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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5. I feel uncomfortable hearing someone speak a language other than English in a public space.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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6. I have never judged or looked down on an individual for speaking imperfect English or with a 'foreign accent'.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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Please explain your answer for the question above. Why did you answer the way you did?

A monolingual mindset is defined as “a mindset which sees everything in terms of monolingualism being the norm, multilingualism as outside the possible experience of ‘real Australians," (Michael Clyne, Australia's Language Potential.)

This mindset in Australia is defined as one that sees the English language as the only necessary language in Australia and in society in general.

7. This mindset is currently present in Australian macro institutions. E.g in the government, politics, media etc.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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8. This mindset hinders the goal of inclusion and multiculturalism.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

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Please explain your answer.

9. Have you ever heard these stereotypes/insults about people who speak languages other than English? You may select more than one option.

Dumb

Lazy

Foreigner (doesn't belong in Australia)

"We only speak English in Australia"

"Go back to where you came form"

Rude (impolite to speak another language in front of people)

Other:

The next few questions are only for individuals who speak English as their second language or speak more than one language so please skip if necessary.

10. Have you ever felt embarrassed or ashamed to speak your native language?

I have never felt this way

I feel this way all the time

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11. Why do you think that is?

12. Did you ever stop learning your native language as a child due to any number of factors?

Yes

Other:

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Please explain

13. Have you ever been judged or discriminated against for speaking with an accent, imperfect English or speaking in another language?

I have never been discriminated against

I have been discriminated quite frequently

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14. How so? And how has this made you feel?

15. Do you think wider Australian society celebrates its many diverse languages and cultures, making you feel included? Please explain your answer and provide any specific examples.

Please feel free to add any other comments and insights!

If you would like to take further part in my research project in the form of an individual interview please feel free to add your contact details!

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