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Peer reviewedRidler, Neil B.; Pons-Ridler, Suzanne – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1986
Uses economic analysis to study second language policies of French as an international language or as an official language of Canada. Policies to shift the demand and supply of languages are compared for their potential impact. Demand appears to be a more efficacious policy than supply. (Author/DJD)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBoulanger, Jean-Claude – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1989
The French language provides a context for comparison of the modernization efforts of Quebec and Madagascar, looking at the following issues: the beginning role of the language in the society, political influences, language needs for technology transfer and the introduction of terminology in societies with well-documented and poorly-documented…
Descriptors: African Languages, Comparative Analysis, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
