ISBN:
0230019196
,
9780230206397
,
9780230019195
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xii, 209 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Palgrave studies in minority languages and communities
Parallel Title:
Print version Maintaining Minority Languages in Transnational Contexts : Australian and European Perspectives
DDC:
306.44/94
Keywords:
Linguistic minorities
;
Linguistic minorities
;
Language maintenance
;
Language maintenance
;
Language policy
;
Language policy
;
Applied linguistics
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Deals with challenges to the maintenance of minority (or community) languages in this era of globalization and increasing transnational movements of people. The contributors, experts in language policy, language maintenance and multilingualism offer complementary perspectives from Australia and Europe on the maintenance of linguistic diversity
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Contents; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Notes on Contributors; 1 Managing and Maintaining Minority Languages in the Era of Globalization: Challenges for Europe and Australia; Part I: Demography and Meaning; Part II: Policy and Planning; Part III: Policy and Practice in Specific Settings; Author Index; Subject Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
