Infant mortality among Arabic-speakers in Quebec, Canada, 1989–2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-01115-1
Abstract: We assessed trends in infant mortality for Arabic-speakers in Quebec, Canada between 1981 and 2017. We computed infant mortality rates for Arabic versus French and English-speakers in Quebec over time. We used adjusted risk ratios… read more here.
Keywords: infant mortality; among arabic; mortality; arabic speakers ... See more keywords
The English pronunciation of Arabic speakers: A data-driven approach to segmental error identification:
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DOI: 10.1177/1362168820931888
Abstract: The accurate identification of likely segmental pronunciation errors produced by nonnative speakers of English is a longstanding goal in pronunciation teaching. Most lists of pronunciation errors f... read more here.
Keywords: pronunciation; arabic speakers; english pronunciation; pronunciation arabic ... See more keywords
Switching codes and registers: An analysis of heritage Arabic speakers’ sociolinguistic competence
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DOI: 10.1177/1367006915626587
Abstract: Aims: This study focuses on heritage speakers’ ability to use their Arabic varieties and English in the construction of narratives of personal experience. This is critical because English, Colloquial Arabic (CA), and Standard Arabic (SA)… read more here.
Keywords: heritage arabic; heritage; sociolinguistic competence; arabic speakers ... See more keywords