Linguistic attitudes towards English and Mandarin Chinese among native speakers of Spanish in Lima, Peru.

Mejía Liza A.; Yalta E.; Robles-Muñoz M. · Lengua y Migracion (2024) · DOI: 10.37536/lym.1.16.2024.2003

Resumen

The aim of this article is to analyse linguistic attitudes towards English and Mandarin Chinese among speakers of Spanish as their first language (L1) and English and Mandarin Chinese as their second language (L2). Methodologically, a descriptive explanatory with a mixed approach is employed, with a sample consisting of speakers of Spanish as L1 and English and Mandarin Chinese as L2, residing in Metropolitan Lima (Peru). The results show positive attitudes towards both languages and a high instrumental value. Attitudes towards English are related to its utility in academic and professional contexts, as well as parental or institutional imposition. On the other hand, attitudes towards Mandarin Chinese are linked to its importance in the workplace, the familial interest (heritage language), and the cultural impact it generates among speakers. © Universidad de Alcalá

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos