Interviewing Indian Women about their English Language Learning Experiences: An Investigation into the Process (2002)
Group or Institution
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Author(s)
Barbara Green (Tutor: Jill Musgrave)
Abstract
The current influx of migrants to New Zealand has seen a consequent boom in the provision of English language schools in the main centres. But what of those who cannot access these resources? How do those of a non-English speaking background manage their everyday lives?
This report examines the language learning experiences of four Indian women living in a rural town and the impact of their experiences in settling into New Zealand. Through an interpreter, these women discussed the issues that confronted them.
The lack of language learning opportunity combined with the urgency to acquire citizenship places responsibility upon both the Indian community and the English speaking locals and community services to come together to redress the situation.
The report discusses the problems that arises when involving other cultures in research methodology and invites first time researchers to examine carefully the cultural complexities inherent in translation issues.
Group/s Associated with the Research:
Katikati Language and Literacy Volunteers
Co-ordinator of Language and Literacy Bay of Plenty: Philippa Cairns, Dip. TESOL Students at Wintec
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