C. For persons 6 and above
[Questions Q18-Q21 are asked of persons age 6 and above only]

Q18. Can you read and write with understanding?

4.4 Section C: For individuals 6 years old and above
Section "C" is an educational question that must be asked to everyone who is 6 years old and above. Children under the age of 6 are not required to answer the questions in section "C", the interviewee can stop interviewing that child and continue with other household members.

Question Q18: Can you read and write Lao or other languages?
The purpose of this question is to gather data to calculate the literacy rate of all Lao citizens aged 6 years and above.
 
Lao language: refers to the official language of the Lao PDR
 
Other languages: refers to foreign languages such as English, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other languages but include the language of ethnic groups in Lao PDR.
 
Cannot speak any language: means not being able to read or write Lao or other languages.
The question is focused on the ability to read and write the Lao language correctly according to Lao grammar, if a person can read but cannot write or can write but cannot read, it is considered that he/she cannot read and write the Lao language. If the interviewee answered that he/she can't read the Lao language, ask if he/she can write another language (foreign language). To get a complete answer from each person (in this question only one answer can be provided).
Noting down the answers, the surveyor should highlight in black the box according to the answer given by the interviewee.
 
Example: Answering questions Q18 is done as follows:
1) If the interviewee can read and write his language.
2) If the interviewee can read and write another language (foreign language).
3) If the interviewee cannot read and write any language.
 
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