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Joseph, John Earl – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1980
The schema generally used to describe the linguistic situation in Italy includes two categories: dialetto regionale (regional dialect) and italiano regionale (regional Italian). These stand apart from the widely accepted sociolinguistic model "variety--dialect--language." It is demonstrated that both these categories should be treated…
Descriptors: Descriptive Linguistics, Diachronic Linguistics, Italian, Language Classification
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Mougeon, Raymond; Canale, Michael – Canadian Journal of Education, 1979
The purpose of this article is to briefly review recent findings on Ontarian French; to refute claims that it is not an authentic French dialect; and to examine some of the implications these findings may have for French language instruction in Ontario. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: French, Language Attitudes, Language Classification, Language Instruction
Australian Dept. of Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs, Canberra. – 1995
The booklet describes efforts to preserve Australian Aboriginal languages and culture, profiles individuals who have a significant role in these efforts, contains individuals' commentaries on Aboriginal language issues, gives background information on the languages and language groups, and describes programs and organizations supporting the…
Descriptors: Australian Aboriginal Languages, Cultural Background, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups