Here are some questions on Prof. Danesi's interview prepared by some students. You may wish to compare them with yours and then answer them.

Questions on content:

1. Why are there Italian dialects in Toronto?
2. What do Italians think about the dialects spoken in Canada?
3. What does the "fifth stage of immigration" mean?
4. What are the functions of the dialects in Italy and in Toronto?
5. Why are the dialects disappearing both in Italy and in Canada?
6. What type of research did Prof. Danesi conduct in Italy?
7. How does the absorption process affect the speaking ot the dialect?
8. What are the consequences of dialect disappearance?
9. How important is Italiese for the maintainance of Italian?
10. Why do certain regions in Italy maintain their dialect and others do not?

Questions of general interest:

1. Is there a youth dialect used by the second generation of Italian Canadians?
2. Is the dialect or Italian more important for the maintenance of the Italian culture?
3. Are the dialects disappearing faster in Italy or in Toronto?
4. Would it be worthwhile for Italian Canadians to make an effort to preserve their regional cultures?