Full Description
This volume covers the language situation in Nepal, Taiwan and Sweden explaining the minority language situation, the linguistic diversity, the historical and political contexts and the current language situation - including language-in-education planning, the role of the media, the role of religion, and the roles of non-indigenous languages, especially English. The authors have had long-term involvement in the language planning context.
Contents
The Authors
Introduction
Sonia Eagle: The Language Situation in Nepal
Feng-fu Tsao: The Language Planning Situation in Taiwan
Birger Winsa: Language Planning in Sweden