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Peer reviewedRidler, Neil B.; Pons-Ridler, Suzanne – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1986
Uses economic analysis to study second language policies of French as an international language or as an official language of Canada. Policies to shift the demand and supply of languages are compared for their potential impact. Demand appears to be a more efficacious policy than supply. (Author/DJD)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingualism, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
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
Peer reviewedMezei, Regina – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1989
Development of Somali literacy through romanization and a government campaign is described, as well as the parts played by educational reforms, Somali language modernization and expansion, government involvement, use of the mass media, use of poetry as artistic expression, and recognition of orthography as a key element in learning. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: African Languages, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Government Role
