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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 reviewedAlladina, Safder – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1985
Using Hindi and Urdu as examples, illustrates the shortcomings in the definition of South Asian languages that has been attempted in Britain so far. Argues that description and definition of a language have to include aspects of culture, religion, script, politics, and the speakers' own perception of their language and language choice. (SED)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Culture, Hindi, Language Maintenance
