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Peer reviewedEloy, Jean-Michel – French Review, 1994
Discussion of politics of the French language looks at the nature of linguistic politics, offers historical perspective on French linguistic politics, and argues that, in France, language is always linked to the State. Aspects of French linguistic politics concerning the language itself and its role in everyday life are examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Government Role, Language Attitudes
Peer reviewedSlone, G. Tod – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1989
A historical survey of French regional language legislation and analysis of the present state of the seven regional idioms in education, media, and government are used to illustrate the languages' severe persecution and contamination. Organizations promoting the less-used languages and the upcoming barrier-free European market accord are…
Descriptors: Basque, Diachronic Linguistics, Dialects, Dutch
