Language Policy and the Future of Europe: A Conversation with Sean O Riain

This book provides an insider perspective on language policy in the EU, featuring annotated interviews with Seán Ó Riain, offering insights into its development and the future of language policy in post-Brexit Europe. It will appeal to scholars and stakeholders in applied linguistics, translation studies, sociolinguistics, and political science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume provides a unique insider's perspective on language policy within the European Union (EU). Drawing upon the expertise of two prominent figures who have closely witnessed the evolution of language policy in the EU, the book critically examines the future of language policy and practices in the post-Brexit era.

The volume originated from Alice Leal's English and Translation in the European Union, and it features annotated interviews with Seán Ó Riain, who recently assumed the role of Multilingualism Officer in the Irish diplomatic service. With a wealth of experience spanning key milestones in EU language policy, Ó Riain offers a distinctive perspective on its development.

Each chapter in the book is preceded by a contextual introduction and concludes with a closing commentary by Leal. These chapters address critical questions such as:

How long can the EU maintain a separation between linguistic and cultural spheres in its policy-making agenda?

How has the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages impacted linguistic diversity in the region?

How widespread is the dominance of English in EU institutions today, and what implications does it have on EU multilingualism?

Why is EU language policy not receiving the attention it deserves?

What can we anticipate for the future of language policy in this post-Brexit era?

This book appeals to scholars and stakeholders in applied linguistics, translation studies, sociolinguistics, and political science, as well as those involved in language policy and planning. It offers exclusive insights into EU language policy and provides valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the post-Brexit landscape.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 144 x 223 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032378145