基本説明
Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this volume in which contributors examine language in global, virtual and local settings.
Full Description
Dominance, identity and resistance are key themes in this examination of language in global, virtual and local settings. It focuses on world languages, linguistic rights and minority protection. Case studies explore the social strategies employed by migrants speaking non-indigenous tongues and the effect of religion in sensitive political contexts.
Contents
List of Tables Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgements Notes on the Contributors Language and Power: Accommodation and Resistance; M.Nic Craith Globalisation and Transformation: Language Planning in New Contexts; D.Mac Giolla Chríost Linguistic Human Rights in Education: International Cast Studies; J.Saville English in Europe: Threat or Promise?; R.Phillipson Minority Protection and Lesser-Used Language Promotion: The Convention on the Future of the European Union; M.Warasin Broadcasting for Minorities: The Case of the Celtic Languages; P.McDermott Language, Culture and Identity: The Chinese Community in Northern Ireland; M.Delargy Intercultural Communication: Chinese Culture in UK Education; R.Fong Faith, Identity, Language: Muslim Migrants in Scotland and Northern Ireland; G.Marranci Language, Faith and Communication; J.Dunlop 9/11 and the War on Terrorism: The Clash of 'Words', 'Cultures' and 'Civilisations': Myth or Reality; J.Rehman Index
