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Ridler, 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
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Adcock, C. John – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1987
Attempts to consider all of the relevant aspects of the role of the Maori culture and language in developing New Zealand's language policy. Those aspects considered include national identity, cultural bias, and international communication needs. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes
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Maurais, Jacques – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1992
The language-related constitutional changes made in 10 of the former Soviet republics and in the central Soviet government since 1988 are analyzed from 3 perspectives: unilingualism vs. bilingualism; the relationship between economy and language; and immigration and territoriality as concerns language. Special attention is given to language of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Economic Change, Foreign Countries, Immigrants