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Language Allegiances and Bilingualism in the US - 9781847691774

Un libro in lingua di Salaberry M. Rafael (EDT) edito da Multilingual Matters Ltd, 2009

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Eight North American academics and attorneys contribute nine chapters analyzing language allegiances, particularly in a multilingual society such as the US. A common thread throughout is, whether based on reality or a perception of reality, there is a privileged connection between language and identity. The questions addressed include whether language allegiances are rational, whether allegiance to more than one language is possible, how we define language, whether allegiances to minority languages are supportive of a liberal state or antithetical to it, and the ability to be objective in analysis of our language varieties. In examining the identification of specific beliefs and attitudes towards language, the authors explore how specific perceptions of language lead to particular actions in the areas of language ideologies, legal litigation, educational agendas, political strategies, and cultural identities. No subject index. Distributed in the US by UTP Distribution. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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