IndividualLanguageType

Use to specify the languages known by the individual in terms of their ability to speak, read, and write the language. May be repeated to cover multiple languages. This information is useful for foreign contacts in determining the language of communication to use with this individual.

Properties

Name

Type

Description

Language

CodeValueType

0..1

Specifies the language (and optionally the locale) of the individual. The language identifier is defined by IETF RFC 4646 or its successor. The base sub-tag is the ISO 639 2 or 3 digit language code.

Read

CodeValueType

0..1

Indicates reading knowledge of the language specified. Supports an optional controlled vocabulary. The DDI Alliance has provided a controlled vocabulary (LanguageProficiency) to support this element at http://www.ddialliance.org/controlled-vocabularies.

Write

CodeValueType

0..1

Indicates writing knowledge of the language specified. Supports an optional controlled vocabulary. The DDI Alliance has provided a controlled vocabulary (LanguageProficiency) to support this element at http://www.ddialliance.org/controlled-vocabularies.

Speak

CodeValueType

0..1

Indicates speaking knowledge of the language specified. Supports an optional controlled vocabulary. The DDI Alliance has provided a controlled vocabulary (LanguageProficiency) to support this element at http://www.ddialliance.org/controlled-vocabularies.

EffectivePeriod

DateType

0..1

Clarifies when the identification information is accurate.

Relationships

The following identified item types reference this type.

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