The Continuity of Northern Pinghua: Investigating Intergenerational Heritage Language Transmission in China
List of Authors
  • Chiow Thai Soon, Wenmin Huang

Keyword
  • Northern Pinghua, Family Language Use, Intergenerational Heritage Language Transmission, Multilingualism in China

Abstract
  • This study investigates the intergenerational transmission of Northern Pinghua (NP) within the contexts of language policy and planning, language endangerment, and multilingualism in China. Using a survey with closed-ended questions and a four-point Likert scale, the research examines how NP is transmitted across generations in multilingual families. A total of 34 villagers participated in the study. The findings reveal a disruption in intergenerational language transmission, with NP being classified as “threatened” or “vulnerable/endangered.” The study discusses implications for the preservation of NP and offers recommendations for future research.

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