Unique student identification code
Unique course identification code
Unique school identification code
Region in the United States by Census Bureau classification
Division within region by Census Bureau classification
Institutional enrollment
Urbanicity
What language are you currently studying in this class?
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -to complete a certificate program
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -to obtain an associate degree
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -to transfer to a 4-year college or university
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -to obtain or update job-related skills
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -for self-improvement/personal enjoyment
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -to change careers
Which of the following are your reasons/goals for attending this college? Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S2_7
For this current academic term, how would you characterize your enrollment at this college?
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -program requirement
Why are you taking thisclanguage course? Check all that apply. -fulfills elective
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -job-career prospects
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -enables transfer to 4-year college
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -intellectual curiosity
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -to communicate with family
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -to communicate with friends
Why are you taking this language course? Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S4_8
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -it has the best potential for professional use
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -it fits my schedule best
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -it connects to my family background/heritage
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -I studied it before
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -it is relatively easy to learn
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -it fulfills an elective
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -I am interested in the culture
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -I speak it with family at home, or used to
What led you to choose the particular language (e.g. Spanish, ASL, Chinese, etc.) you are studying? Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S5_9
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being “not important at all” and 10 being “extremely important,” how important is it for you to know more than one language?
Why do you think this?
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -no, never before in school
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -yes, in elementary school
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -yes, in middle school
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -yes, in high school
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -yes, in a weekend/after-school program
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -yes, in another college
Before studying this language at this college, had you studied it in school before? Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S7_7
Do you speak a language other than English at home and/or with family?
If you do (or did) which language(s)? -first language entry
If you do (or did) which language(s)? -second language entry
If you do (or did) which language(s)? -third language entry
If you do (or did) which language(s)? fourth language entry
If you do (or did) which language(s)? -fifth language entry
If you listed more than one language for Question 9, answer for the language you feel more comfortable using (which is _________).
How well do you communicate in this language? Check one box per row. -Listening/Sign-reading
How well do you communicate in this language? Check one box per row. -Speaking/Signing
How well do you communicate in this language? Check one box per row. -Reading
How well do you communicate in this language? Check one box per row. -Writing
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -interacting with friends or family
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -reading newspapers, books, or magazines
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -listening to radio/watching TV
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -using social media
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -communicating at work
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -communicating at school
How many hours per week do you engage in the following activities in this language? Check one box per row. -other
“Other” option write-in for S11_7
Have you attended a school where the courses were taught in a language other than English for half the time or more? Check all that apply. -Elementary School
Language write-in for S12_1, first entry
Language write-in for S12_1, second entry
Have you attended a school where the courses were taught in a language other than English for half the time or more? Check all that apply. -middle school
Language write-in for S12_2, first entry
Language write-in for S12_2, second entry
Language write-in for S12_2, third entry
Have you attended a school where the courses were taught in a language other than English for half the time or more? Check all that apply. -high school
Language write-in for S12_3, first entry
Language write-in for S12_3, second entry
Language write-in for S12_3, third entry
Have you attended a school where the courses were taught in a language other than English for half the time or more? Check all that apply. -college / grad. School
Language write-in for S12_4, first entry
Language write-in for S12_4, second entry
Language write-in for S12_4, third entry
Have you attended a school where the courses were taught in a language other than English for half the time or more? Check all that apply. -I have attended only English-language schools
Do you plan to attend a four-year college or university? Check one.
At this college, in what range is your overall college grade average?
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -studying/preparing for classes
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -category: on campus
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -working for pay
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -participating in college-sponsored activities
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -providing care for people living with you
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -commuting to and from campus
About how many hours per week do you typically spend on the following activities? Check one box per row. -other
“Other” option write-in for S15_7
What are your plans for future language study? Check all that apply. -I plan to take another language course at this college (Answer Question 17 and skip Question 18)
What are your plans for future language study? Check all that apply. -I will probably study language at another institution (Answer Question 17 and skip Question 18)
What are your plans for future language study? Check all that apply. -I will probably not study language anymore (Skip Question 17 and answer Question 18)
What are your plans for future language study? Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S16_4
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -program requirement
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -fulfills elective
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -job/career prospects
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -enables transfer to 4-year college
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -intellectual curiosity
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -to communicate with family
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -to communicate with friends
If you plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you plan to do so. Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S17_8
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -I do not need another elective course
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -I do not enjoy foreign language study
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -the cost of credits is too high
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -the cost of materials is too high
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -I do not think foreign language study will be of benefit to me
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -I am not receiving a good grade in this class
If you do not plan to take another semester of language study, please indicate why you do not plan to do so. Check all that apply. -other
“Other” option write-in for S18_8
Is English your native (first) language?
How well do you communicate in English? Check one box per row. -listening
How well do you communicate in English? Check one box per row. -speaking
How well do you communicate in English? Check one box per row. -reading
How well do you communicate in English? Check one box per row. -writing
S20+
What is the highest academic credential a parent of yours has earned? Check one.
“Other” option write-in for S21
What is your country of birth?
If born abroad, at what age did you first come to the US?
If a year was entered for variable S22, the year is indicated here
In what country was your father born?
In what country was your mother born?
What is your race/ethnicity? Mark only one.
If two races indicated in question S26, first indication here
If two races indicated in question 26, second indication here
Is there a more specific term that you identify with? (Examples: American, Cuban, Jewish, Irish, Mexican-American, etc.?)
Are you an international student or foreign national?
What is your gender?
What year were you born?
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