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Title Linguistic diversity in Europe : current trends and discourses / edited by Patrick Studer and Iwar Welen
Published Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter Mouton, ©2012

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Series Contributions to the sociology of language ; 97
Contributions to the sociology of language ; 97.
Contents pt. 1. Language, identity and culture -- pt. 2. Language policy and planning -- pt. 3. Multilingualism and education -- pt. 4. Language and economy
Summary This book, which emerges in the context of the European research network LINEE (Languages in a Network of European Excellence), is concerned with European multilingualism both as a political concept and as a social reality. It features cutting-edge studies by linguists and anthropologists who perceive multilingualism as a discursive phenomenon which can be revealed and analyzed through empirical fieldwork. The book presents a fresh perspective of European multilingualism as it takes the reader through key themes of social consciousness-identity, policy, education, economy- and relevant societa
Analysis Language Contact
Language Planning
Language Policy
Multilingualism
Sociolinguistics
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Multilingualism -- Europe
Language policy -- Europe
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Sociolinguistics.
Language and languages
Language policy
Multilingualism
SUBJECT Europe -- Languages. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85045732
Subject Europe
Form Electronic book
Author Studer, Patrick
Werlen, Iwar
ISBN 3110270889
9783110270884
9783110270891
3110270897