ANG PAGLIPAT: An In-depth Observational Case Study of the Impact of Migration and

Geographical Shift on Language Acquisition and Learning with Considerations for the
Adjustment Period of a 14-year-old and 22-year-old Former Residents of Laguna

A Case Study Presented to the

Faculty of College of Education of
University of Southeastern Philippines-
Obrero Campus, Davao City

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BUMAYA, Chrisly Mae P.

CANTIBEROS, Abigail A.
DIONGSON, Gennivie V.
GULAY, Desiree Grace G.
IDOL, JV Bryan S.
NALZARO, Pristine Licith B.
ROBERTS, Rick Gabriel M.
TEMPLA, Cristell Jean O.

December 2023
 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
1. How does geographical shift impact their language acquisition/learning process?
2. How does their adjustment period gave time to their transition in terms of:
a. Language, and
b. Culture
3. What consequences arise from the shift in language in their phase of adaptation?
4. What coping mechanisms emerge as they navigate the complexities of adapting
to the new phase of adjustment?

CASE STUDY QUESTIONNAIRES

- What are the noticeable shifts or changes in the participant’s language usage during
their transition from Luzon to Mindanao?
- How has the change of geographical location impacted their:
o Communication?
o Language Skills?
o Social Interaction?
- How did the participant integrate into the local, social, and cultural context in Davao
City?
- How did language policies, as observed, influence the participants’ language choices
and experiences?
- How fluent the participants are in:
o Filipino?
o Bisaya?
o English?
- How often do participants engage in code-switching?
- Are there any complications when they stick into speaking Bisaya language?
- How do they cope with the Bisaya language around them, knowing their Tagalog
Language origins?
- How has language played a role in forming and making relationships in the new
environment?
- What are the possible cultural implications that their language shift has affected due to
their migration?