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Table 11 Frequency, percentage on statement regarding the roles of radio broadcast media in the management of multilingualism in Hunan (Audience response)

From: A big data study of language use and impact in radio broadcasting in China

S/N

Statements

Response

 

SA

A

U

D

SD

Total

1

Radio stations in Hunan has helped expand the language lexicon

F

32

16

67

35

-

150

%

21.3

10.7

44.6

23.4

-

100.0

2

The use of English language during radio broadcast helps gives relevance to it in Hunan

F

33

65

18

25

9

150

%

22

43.3

12

16.7

6

100.0

3

The use of English language in radio broadcasts helps improve speaking and understanding of the language

F

23

64

33

20

10

150

%

15.3

42.7

22

13.3

6.7

100.0

4

Programmes anchored using English language keeps people connected to culture and tradition.

F

27

68

29

21

5

150

%

18.5

46

24

10.5

1

100.0

5

When programmes are broadcasted in the English language, there will be reduction in language dearth and increase in language vitality.

F

29

64

41

11

5

150

%

19.5

42.0

25.5

10.5

2.5

100.0

6

The use of English language in radio broadcasts reduces the vocabulary dearth of the dialect.

F

24

63

35

28

-

150

%

22

36.5

17.5

22.5

1.5

100.0