Language Use and Adaptation Among Iranian Immigrants in Canada: Insights from the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
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Résumé
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced various aspects of life, including the linguistic and social integration of immigrants. This study focused on Iranian immigrants in Canada to explore how the pandemic affected their language use, communication patterns, and adaptation processes. The primary purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of the pandemic on language practices, including the challenges faced in communication due to mask-wearing, the shift to virtual interactions, and changes in language learning and usage. Additionally, the study examined how English language proficiency affected participants' ability to navigate the challenges of integration during this period. The participants in this study included 60 Iranian immigrants residing in different provinces of Canada, with a particular focus on those who migrated before or during the pandemic. Data collection involved a mixed-methods approach: quantitative data were gathered through structured questionnaire, while qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews. The instruments used were designed to examine language proficiency, communication difficulties, and the impact of social and linguistic barriers. The procedures included distributing surveys and conducting interviews with participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of their experiences. The results revealed that the pandemic posed significant challenges to communication, particularly due to mask-wearing and reduced face-to-face interactions. Many participants reported difficulties in adapting to virtual communication platforms, which often required higher levels of English proficiency. Despite these challenges, some participants demonstrated resilience by actively seeking opportunities to improve their language skills through online learning or community resources. Findings also indicated that those with higher levels of English proficiency adapted more effectively to the constraints imposed by the pandemic. In conclusion, this study highlights the complex interplay between public health crises and immigrant experiences, emphasizing the critical role of language in social and cultural integration. The findings suggest that language support programs, focusing on pandemic-specific challenges, are essential for immigrant communities. Policymakers, educators, and community organizations should prioritize creating flexible and accessible language learning opportunities to address barriers to integration.
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Imitation des enseignantsNi prévalence calibrée, ni vérité terrain. Validation humaine à venir. Apprise à partir de 10 348 étiquettes directes de Codex et de 10 348 étiquettes directes de Gemma. Le mode candidate est l'union des têtes enseignantes seuillées; le consensus est leur intersection. Ces sorties portent le statut machine_predicted_unvalidated et ne sont ni des étiquettes humaines ni des étiquettes directes de modèles de pointe.
Scores Codex et Gemma par catégorie
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| Métarecherche | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Méta-épidémiologie (sens strict) | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Méta-épidémiologie (sens large) | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Bibliométrie | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Études des sciences et des technologies | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Communication savante | 0,000 | 0,001 |
| Science ouverte | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Intégrité de la recherche | 0,000 | 0,000 |
| Charge utile insuffisante (le modèle a refusé de juger) | 0,000 | 0,000 |
Scores machine (provisoires)
Les deux têtes enseignantes du modèle étudiant, lues sur ce travail. Un score ordonne la base pour la relecture; il n'affirme jamais une catégorie, et le statut de validation accompagne chaque rangée tel quel.
Scores de référence d'un modèle non mature (critères de maturité non atteints, 7 itérations). Un score ordonne; il n'affirme jamais une catégorie.
score_only:v0-immature-baseline · tel quel depuis la passe de notation : score_only signifie que le nombre peut ordonner les travaux, et qu'aucune étiquette de catégorie n'en découleClassification
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