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Bilingualism and Minority Languages in Europe
Author | : Maria del Carmen Parafita Couto,Fraser Lauchlan |
Publsiher | : Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2017-05-11 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781443891660 |
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This collection considers such issues as the cognitive, linguistic and emotional benefits of speaking two languages, the perceptions, attitudes and issues relating to identity in minority language areas, and the number of grammatical aspects amongst those who speak these minority languages. The premise of the book is based on the fact that these minority languages have, in the past, been in danger of becoming obsolete, mainly because of negative attitudes regarding the benefits of speaking languages that are considered irrelevant internationally. However, in recent times, the benefits of speaking two languages, including where one is a minority language, have been recognised in ways that were not previously understood. Perhaps because of this, alongside the introduction of legislation in some areas in Europe that has been designed to support the preservation of some of these languages, there has been a re-emergence of many minority languages throughout the continent. Questions remain whether this has led to the languages becoming more widely spoken and whether there are specific benefits that can be gained from speaking them. Exploring these questions has led to an increasing amount of research being undertaken on various aspects of bilingualism in minority language areas in Europe. The book contributes to this debate and underlines the relevance and significance of bilingualism in the specific context where European minority languages are still spoken.
Minority Languages in Europe
Author | : G. Hogan-Brun,S. Wolff |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2003-11-11 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780230502994 |
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Minority languages in Europe, as part of a common cultural heritage, need protection. The contributions to this book reflect urgent, stimulating and productive debates among researchers in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, politics and sociology, and among language activists and policy makers. At the heart of the debate are the effectiveness of the existing political and legal frameworks aimed at protecting linguistic and cultural diversity, and prospects for the survival of minority languages in the process of European integration.
The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages
Author | : Jean-Marie Woehrling |
Publsiher | : Council of Europe |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9789287155726 |
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The Charter is the only European legal instrument specifically designed to protect and promote regional or minority languages, making it the legal reference framework throughout Europe. This publication sets out an article by article commentary on the charter by one of Europe's leading experts on regional or minority languages, in order to explain the control mechanism's conclusions and to enable critical assessment of them.
Minority Languages and Cultural Diversity in Europe
Author | : Konstanze Glaser |
Publsiher | : Multilingual Matters |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781853599323 |
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This book engages critically with debates about linguistic continuity and cultural survival in relation to Europe's authochthonous minorities. Focusing on Scotland's Gaels and Lusatia's Sorbs/Wends, it analyses and evaluates competing assumptions, rationales and ideologies which have shaped previous and present language revitalisation initiatives and that continue to pose dilemmas to language planners and politicians in the UK, Germany and beyond.
Minority Language Protection in Europe
Author | : Council of Europe |
Publsiher | : Council of Europe |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2010-01-01 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9287167273 |
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This volume contains a selection of papers based on presentations given at the international conference entitled "The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages: Achievements and Challenges", co-organised by the Council of Europe, The Government of Spain, The Government of the Basque Country And The University of the Basque Country, which was held in Bilbao (Spain) on 20 and 21 April 2009. This work looks at the future prospects of the charter in the light of the experience gained over the first decade of the charter's existence. it is evident that governments bear the primary responsibility in preparing for ratification and in applying the charter, and this is illustrated by case studies for some states parties To The charter. However, regional and local authorities also play a very important role in relation To The charter as they are confronted on a daily basis with the use and protection of minority languages
Shaping Language Rights
Author | : Alba Nogueira López,Eduardo Javier Ruiz Vieytez,Iñigo Urrutia Libarona,Consejo de Europa |
Publsiher | : Council of Europe |
Total Pages | : 555 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9789287174086 |
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The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages protects and promotes traditionally used regional or minority languages in Europe.This volume provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Charter in light of the monitoring work done by the Committee of Experts since 2001. An article-by-article commentary by legal experts examines the meaning and implications of the provisions of the Charter and studies best practice and shortcomings in its implementation by states parties.
Language Policy Evaluation and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
Author | : F. Grin |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2003-08-19 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780230502666 |
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This book proposes an innovative treatment of minority language policies, by looking at them as policy options that can be methodically evaluated. The author applies the analytical concepts and technical tools of policy analysis to guide the reader through a step-by-step application of notions such as effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, with particular reference to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The thrust of this book is deeply interdisciplinary, and links the evaluation exercise to sociolinguistic, political and legal considerations.
Language Ethnicity and the State Volume 1
Author | : C. O'Reilly |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2016-01-18 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780230504639 |
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Developments in the European Union over the last decade have been largely positive from the perspective of stateless and minority ethnic groups and the survival and prosperity of minority languages. This selection of sociologically and ethnographically oriented work enables the reader to compare developments in different ethno-linguistic revival movements within the European Union. The contributions also explore the impact of EU policy and discourse on the individual movements and the orientation of Western Europe as a whole towards linguistic heterogeneity and cultural diversity. A companion volume (0-333-92924-1) examines the status of minority languages in post-1989 Eastern Europe.