Language Revitilization: Policy and Planning in Wales - Couverture rigide

Williams, Colin H.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0708316670 ISBN 13 : 9780708316672

Editeur : University of Wales Press, 2000

Synopsis

Language revitalization is a challenging issue within contemporary Wales and a fascinating topic for inter-disciplinary analysis worldwide. This volume of essays assesses the current state of language policy and planning in Wales. It traces the historical development of the Welsh language struggle before turning to an analysis of the data sources which inform current policy decisions. The distinguished contributors then offer a range of critical perspectives on the operation of bilingual educational policies ranging from nursery education to adult education. Special attention is paid to community development efforts as well as to comparable language revitalization efforts in Ireland, the Basque country and Catalonia. The volume concludes with an assessment of current economic and political programmes which offer an unprecedented opportunity to incorporate the Welsh language within mainstream social thought and action. The scope and richness of this collection will make it a key reference for anyone interested in the phenomenon of language revival and language planning, Welsh society and history, public policy on language in society and bilingualism.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Colin Williams is a Research Professor and Director of the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit at the School of Welsh, Cardiff University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of Wales Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0708316670
• ISBN 13: 9780708316672
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible