基本説明
This book proposes an innovative treatment of minority language policies, by looking at them as policy options that can be methodically evaluated. Interdisciplinary, and links the evaluation exercise to sociolinguistic, political and legal considerations.
Full Description
This book proposes an innovative treatment of minority language policies, by looking at them as policy options that can be methodically evaluated. The author applies the analytical concepts and technical tools of policy analysis to guide the reader through a step-by-step application of notions such as effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, with particular reference to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The thrust of this book is deeply interdisciplinary, and links the evaluation exercise to sociolinguistic, political and legal considerations.
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements PART I: Core Issues and Concepts Introduction and Overview Language Policy PART II: The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages The Charter: An Overview Implementing the Charter: Organisational Issues PART III: Application From Legal Texts to 'Good Policy' Effectiveness Costs and Cost-Effectiveness Democracy A Walk-Through Example: Language Education Policy Conclusions Assessment and Perspectives Bibliography Appendices: The Text of the Charter; Explanatory Report on the Charter; The Flensburg Recommendations; Selected Internet Resources
