The article reviews the linguistic situation in Taiwan, discussing the use of Mandarin Chinese as a means to improve interethnic relations between the various populations inhabiting the island. The situation is looked at from a sociolinguistic point of view and the historical background is reviewed. Available from Humanities Press, Inc., Atlantic…

The article investigates the concept of language as an instrument of power, discussing the power relationships that are mirrored in language situations. Examples of language use in colonial situations are handled in particular, the attitudes of speakers involved being outlined. Other phenomena concerning language and power, such as "naming," are…

Census data from 1901-1971 on the status of Welsh in Wales are used to illustrate the problems of making language planning recommendations on the basis of limited and scale-specific analyses. Using maps and charts, the data are analysed at national, regional, local, and individual levels. Different patterns of language maintenance and usage emerge…

This article examines the formulation and implementation of language policy and the relationship between language rights and nationality rights in Yugoslavia. The distinction between formulation and implementation is affected by the hierarchical and decentralized politico-administrative system. Policy formulated in its most general form at the…

This paper discusses some of the factors involved in deciding which variety of English to teach in areas of African where English is the language of education. Three main alternatives are recognized: American English, British English, or African English. Until recently, English was taught almost exclusively with British materials, and students…

The papers included in this volume discuss the relationship of sociolinguistics to social interaction, sociolinguistic surveys, the intersection of sociolinguistics with education, and the influence of linguistics and sociology on sociolinguistics. The papers include: "Optional Rules in Grammar" (Fraser); "The Structure of Polylectal Grammars"…

This paper called attention to needed research in the application of principles of learning to American Indian education. The matter of suitable rewards (contingency management) was examined, and 5 areas of needed research were identified. Concept formation was felt to be the heart of language learning, and 3 kinds of research problems in terms of…

An examination of seminal studies in sociolinguistics and bilingualism serves as a basis for setting the parameters for the language planning response to the Lau decision. The studies discussed are primarily those of W. E. Lambert and the Unesco report, "The Use of Vernacular Languages in Education..." (MS)

Raises the question of whether there is a reward for bilingualism per se in the labor force in Puerto Rico; the hypothesis that mainland American ownership and control has an impact on the distribution of bilinguals over various industry groups in manufacturing is tested using data drawn from the Public Use Samples of the 1970 Census of Population…

In Taiwanese, approximately 5 percent of the morphemes--many of them high-frequency function words--have no appropriate, established Chinese characters to represent them. This article concerns the way in which new characters are invented or existing characters are adopted to represent Taiwanese morphemes. (Author/KM)

A discussion of the havoc which may be wrought in the French language by systematic application of the 1975 "Loi Bas-Laurent," determining cases where use of French is obligatory and prohibiting the use of hundreds of foreign expressions. A projected scientific study is described. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Presents a theoretical model for the bilingualization of a business concern. (Text is in French.) (AM)

It is argued that, contrary to some theories, there can be considerable creativity and thought brought to the use of a second language. Examples are drawn from authors who have made full use of the stylistic resources of their second languages. (MSE)

The Survey of Language Use and Language Teaching in Eastern Africa, founded in 1967 with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Zambia. This article reports on the Survey's organization, methods, participants, achievements and goals. (FWB)

Profiles linguistic and cultural diversity in Bukavu, Zaire. Discusses the language and education policy of the past 20 years and argues that the policy with regard to the use of French as the educational medium should be revised. (EKN)