Unlocking success: effective strategies for home language maintenance

Jasna Novak Milic

Unlocking success: effective strategies for home language maintenance

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Abstract

The Croatian language encounters significant challenges in Australia, particularly as younger generations lean towards full assimilation and predominantly use English as their primary, if not sole, language. Despite prevailing indications of declining language proficiency and usage gleaned from Census data and sociolinguistic research, instances of commendable practices emerge, countering bleak prognostications for the language's future.
This paper presents data derived from semi-structured interviews conducted as part of the "Social and Affective Factors in the Maintenance of the Native Language - Croatian in Australia" research initiative. The primary focus revolves around highlighting exemplary practices adopted by Australian families. These practices enable the retention of language usage within households and the subsequent transfer of linguistic heritage to forthcoming generations.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Heritage and new horizons
Subtitle of host publication	Croatia and Croatians in a global context: book of abstracts
Publisher	Croatian Studies Centre, Macquarie University
Pages	59
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	Heritage and New Horizons: Croatia and Croatians in a Global Context Conference - Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Duration: 8 Feb 2024 → 11 Feb 2024 https://event.mq.edu.au/croatian-global-context-conference-2024/

Conference

Conference	Heritage and New Horizons: Croatia and Croatians in a Global Context Conference
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Sydney
Period	8/02/24 → 11/02/24
Internet address	https://event.mq.edu.au/croatian-global-context-conference-2024/

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