Attribute

Attribute Description

Identifying Attributes

Name

correspondenceLanguage

Label

Correspondence Language, Language of Correspondence

Definitional Attributes

Definition

To identify the language used by the correspondent in the correspondence.

Purpose

To allow users to determine what language is being used in the communications from the correspondent.

Constraint

Applies to folder.

Datatype Name

Alphanumeric.

Relational Attributes

Value Domain

Chosen from a pick list managed by the institution. Examples: English, Français

Conditions of Application

Obligation

Optional

When is Element Populated?

When the correspondence is added to the folder.

How is the Element Populated?

User. Can be a default value.

Reference

FREC, 3.1 Metadata Requirements, Reference #2.7; ECMUCS, 3 Flow of Events, Reference #3.1.8