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Syrian Refugees’ Participation in Language Classes: Motivators and Barriers
- Source :
- Refuge, Vol 38, Iss 2 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- York University Libraries, 2022.
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Abstract
- Resettlement country language literacy facilitates integration and counteracts social and economic marginalization. Thus, access to language learning is a social justice issue. Resettled refugees in Canada are eligible for free English/French language training. Between 2015-2017, Canada resettled 47,735 Syrian refugees. We explored predictors of language class participation for Syrian refugees, examining data from 1915 adult Syrian refugees in government-funded language classes in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. Findings suggest access to language programs are shaped by provincial policies. Factors hindering participation varied by province and included gender, physical/mental health, education, English/French literacy, and employment. Practice and policy recommendations are discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English, French
- ISSN :
- 19207336 and 02295113
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Refuge
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.7c21070fad414a812a8a9563e00a73
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25071/1920-7336.40799