Language Policies in English-dominant Countries: Six Case Studies

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Michael L. Herriman, Barbara Burnaby
Multilingual Matters, Jan 1, 1996 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 244 pages
This text provides an analysis of current policies on language(s) in the USA, Canada, Britain, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia. The linguistic background of each country is examined along with the status of languages, as determined by statute or practice. Consequences for all languages and language education are also analyzed.

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Language Policy in a Democratic South Africa
15
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39
Conclusion
60
Languages and Language Policy in Britain
99
Language Policy in the United States
122
Language Policies in Canada
159
References
220
Index
236
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