Interests and Power in Language Management

This volume explores the language management (LM) framework through the themes of interests and power, analyzing diverse situations in Europe, Asia, and Africa. It highlights the role of language ideologies, minority languages, policymaking, and language learning processes in shaping language management practices. The insights into the commonalities in interests and power provide a strong foundation for LM as a sociolinguistic framework.

Format: Hardback
Length: 378 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2022
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

This comprehensive volume delves deeper into the intricate realm of language management (LM), exploring two fundamental themes: interests and power, which serve as the driving forces behind the LM process. These themes are observable and describable at every stage, shaping the dynamics and outcomes of language management endeavors. Comprising thirteen insightful contributions, this volume offers a diverse perspective on language management across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The authors focus on a wide array of topics, such as the influence of language ideologies in various institutions, including higher education institutions and language cultivation centers, the challenges faced in preserving minority languages, the roles of policymakers in shaping foreign language teaching policies, and the intricacies involved in learning and choosing to use foreign languages.

By uncovering emerging insights into the commonalities in how interests and power govern or underpin the management of language, communication, and sociocultural problems, this volume significantly strengthens the position of LM as a sociolinguistic framework. It provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between power dynamics, language ideologies, and the broader social context, shedding light on the strategies and approaches employed in language management.

The contributions in this volume offer a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives, showcasing the diverse approaches and strategies employed in language management across different regions and contexts. They highlight the importance of considering interests and power in language management, as well as the need for a holistic and interdisciplinary approach that takes into account the social, cultural, and political dimensions of language.

Overall, this volume is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in language management, linguistics, and sociolinguistics. It contributes to the ongoing dialogue and advancements in the field, offering new insights and perspectives that will shape the future of language management practices.

Weight: 636g
Dimension: 218 x 157 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631860618
Edition number: New ed