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Dasgupta, Probal – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1987
Presents current concerns in the field of critical sociolinguistics in such a way that sociologists and linguists otherwise uninterested in Esperanto will see some arguments for approaching Esperanto culture as a source of new insight into fundamental aspects of society and language. (DJD)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Ethnicity, Intercultural Communication, Interprofessional Relationship

Fakuade, Gbenga – Language Problems and Language Planning, 1992
Guosa, a language constructed by Alex Igbineweka from words and word forms in major and minor Nigerian languages, has been proposed as a national language for Nigeria. This article suggests that Guosa is an unacceptable planned language and has no guiding principles or scientific methods. (eight references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: African Languages, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Language Planning