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Peer reviewedMobbs, Michael C. – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1981
Contends that language names "Hindi" and "Urdu" denote two styles of same language in spoken mode, resulting in duplication of personnel and resources in Britain in language maintenance programs. Survey data show little consensus regarding what constitutes each language when spoken and that nationality and religion are…
Descriptors: Ethnic Relations, Hindi, Indo European Languages, Language Attitudes
Peer reviewedRahman, Tariq – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1997
Traces the controversy about the medium of instruction in Pakistan, beginning with the use of English for elitist education in pre-partition days. Notes that the official policy is opposed by the indigenously educated proto-elite, who would find entry into positions of power easier if Urdu was used and nobody was educated in English. (63…
Descriptors: Employment, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes
