Individual Language Policy: Bilingual Youth in Vietnam

This book examines individual language policy among bilingual youth in Vietnam, exploring how language policies at different levels influence their language behaviors and identity. It will appeal to a broad international audience interested in language and identity, language policy, and minority language maintenance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Multilingual Matters

This captivating book delves into the fascinating realm of individual language policy among bilingual youth belonging to diverse ethnic minority groups in Vietnam. Through vivid and captivating stories, it offers a profound exploration of their lives intertwined with multiple languages. By employing a unique theoretical lens of individual language policy, the book sheds light on the intricate daily language behaviors of these young individuals. It examines how these policies interact and are shaped by language policies at various levels, from macro to meso and micro. This insightful examination contributes to the growing body of research on language and identity, particularly in non-Anglophone societies. Moreover, it holds great appeal to a broad international readership, including sociolinguists, educators working with ethnic minority students, and policymakers actively engaged in minority language maintenance worldwide. The book's rich insights and compelling narratives make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of language, culture, and identity in diverse contexts.

Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800411135