Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ499445
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Publication Date: 1994
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Maithili in the Indian Census.
Jha, Shailhanand
Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v15 n5 p385-97 1994
Offers a sociolinguistic appraisal of the representation of languages (as "languages" or "dialects") in the Indian census, with special reference to the status of Maithili. Classifying Maithili as an independent language threatens the homogeneity of the "Hindi belt"; conversely, treating it as a Hindi dialect might threaten its continued existence. (24 references) (LR)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Diachronic Linguistics, Dialect Studies, Dialects, Hindi, Language Classification, Language Research, Language Standardization, Multilingualism, National Surveys, Nonstandard Dialects, Official Languages, Public Policy, Statistical Surveys, Uncommonly Taught Languages
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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