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Language Management/Policy

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Abstract

Rules that deliberately influence the behavior of others with respect to the acquisition, structure, or functional allocation of their language codes. Language policies are rules that deliberately influence the behavior of others with respect to the acquisition, structure, or functional allocation of their language codes (Cooper 1989). In other words, language policies can be legal establishments that force the citizens to modify their language practice or covert rules that shape the values assigned by the citizens to each linguistic variety and variant (Spolsky 2012). Language policies have significant distributive implications for their subjects because language is a crucial resource for disseminating ideas, shaping identity, and social advancement. People use language to perceive, describe, and communicate their experience (Williams 1988). Words that describe daily life and values of most members of society can….

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance
EditorsAli Farazmand
PublisherSpringer Cham
Pages3521-3526
Number of pages6
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9783319209289
ISBN (Print)9783319209272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jun 2018

User-Defined Keywords

  • Language management
  • Language planning

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