The French Revolution and the French Language: A Paradox?.

Djite, Paulin

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ERIC Number: EJ448717

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Publication Date: 1992

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The French Revolution and the French Language: A Paradox?

Djite, Paulin

Language Problems and Language Planning, v16 n2 p163-77 Sum 1992

Explores the relationship between revolutionary ideals and the subsequent expansion and promotion of the French language. It is shown, through a linguistic and sociopolitical history of the French Revolution and the French language, that there is no incompatibility between the two and that the movement of Francophonie is a continuation of France's language policy since the 1789 Revolution. (VWL)

Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, Foreign Countries, French, Ideology, Public Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: France

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