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Language Policy and Modernity in Southeast Asia
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, Language Policy 6
ISBN/EAN: 9781402045103
Umbreit-Nr.: 1860478
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: vii, 159 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
gebundenes Buch
Erschienen am 23.02.2006
Auflage: 1/2006
- Zusatztext
- This original piece of research considers the ways in which modernity challenges and informs the language policies of various Southeast Asians nations. It combines theoretical arguments from policy studies, language policy and political theory, with quantitative figures where necessary. Succinctly and clearly written, this volume fills the research gap on the topic while bringing up to date the various political, social, and policy developments.
- Kurztext
- This volume considers the ways in which modernity challenges and informs the language policies of various Southeast Asians nations. Using case studies from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, the authors examine language policies that are explicitly articulated either in the form of State constitutions or in the public proclamations of political leaders. Particular attention is paid to the ways in which English, often seen as the language of globalization, impacts the status of indigenous Southeast Asian language. Language Policy and Modernity in Southeast Asia will be of interest to researchers in both language policy and contemporary political theory.
- Autorenportrait
- InhaltsangabeThe Federation of Malaysia.- The Republic of the Philippines.- The Republic of Singapore.- The Kingdom of Thailand.- Conclusion.