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Language Problems and Language Planning - Volume 49, Issue 1, 2025
Volume 49, Issue 1, 2025
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The effects of translation on the Revived Cornish literary system
Author(s): Robert Neal Baxterpp.: 1–24 (24)More LessAbstractAfter reviewing the role played by translation for minority languages beyond its basic communicative function, the paper provides an overview of the Cornish language revival and the ensuing spelling conflict together with its body of modern literature. This constitutes the backdrop for the detailed analysis of the key role played by translation in the evolution of modern Cornish literature and by extension the revitalisation process as a whole, covering such aspects as the adult and children’s genres and the source languages as well as the important bearing translation has on the orthographies used. The paper concludes that the reduced scale of Cornish literature, in turn reflecting its low number of speakers, and its heavy reliance on translation render it highly vulnerable to major distortions caused by a very small number of players (translators and publishers) guided by their own personal preferences. This spontaneous dynamic may detract from the potential for translation to reinvigorate the literature available to would-be speakers. A more concerted and coherent translation policy would help boost language planning efforts as a whole.
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Cartographier les stratégies de gouvernance linguistique des alliances d’universités européennes
Author(s): Cédric Brudermannpp.: 25–47 (23)More LessAbstraiteLes alliances d’universités européennes (AUEs) sont des réseaux d’établissements du supérieur répartis à l’échelle de l’Europe. Le modèle institutionnel qu’elles incarnent requiert de la part de leurs instances de pilotage de faire preuve d’innovation organisationnelle : en matière de gouvernance linguistique en particulier. Pour mieux comprendre comment ces Alliances (n = 51) ont composé avec les 38 langues-cultures (LC) qu’elles rapprochent, un relevé a été effectué. Ce dernier porte sur deux aspects de leur vie universitaire pouvant être documentés à l’aune de données accessibles en ligne : les LC d’instruction qu’elles ont retenues pour mutualiser leurs enseignements et celles qu’elles ont privilégiées à des fins de communication institutionnelle en ligne. Les résultats révèlent une certaine prévalence de l’anglais. Pour évaluer si des variables propres aux AUEs (n = 4) avaient pu motiver ce choix, huit tests statistiques d’indépendance ont été conduits (χ2). Les résultats montrent que le choix du tout-anglais n’est pas totalement fortuit, même s’il peut paraître contre-intuitif au regard du nombre (38) de LC que les AUEs rapprochent. Ce constat conduit à une discussion critique autour des apports, des écueils et des défis que les questions de gouvernance linguistique sont susceptibles d’entraîner dans leur sillage pour les Alliances dans le contexte actuel.
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Unraveling the impact of sociocultural factors on Indigenous heritage language proficiency in Taiwan
Author(s): Dorinda Tsai-Hsiu Liu, Ying-Hwa Chang and Paul Jen-Kuei Lipp.: 48–78 (31)More LessAbstractExisting studies indicate the influence of specific sociocultural factors on Indigenous heritage language (HL) proficiency in Taiwan. Within the HL empirical account, the influence of external sociocultural factors on Taiwan’s Indigenous HL proficiency is suggested to be indirect. Meanwhile, the HL input quantity has been found crucial for explaining variations in individuals’ HL proficiencies. The present study investigates whether HL input quantity mediates the relationship between specific sociocultural factors and Indigenous HL proficiency in Taiwan. 1,548 valid questionnaires were collected between June 2013 and October 2014. Findings showed that the sociocultural influences on Indigenous HL proficiency were partially mediated through the HL use in family and non-family domains. The decline in HL proficiency was mainly attributed to diminishing HL input, driven by the dramatic changes in Formosan society, including longer out-migration periods, higher intermarriage rates with Han people, and increased conversion to Han religions.
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Revisiting the Philippine ethnolinguistic vitality
pp.: 79–111 (33)More LessAbstractSocio-political factors and pragmatism are frequently cited for language attrition and endangerment. Thus, UNESCO has drawn attention to language vitality research as it is pivotal for language planning and revitalization programs. Bugkalot is an indigenous language that strives for survival in a multilingual community. Based on UNESCO’s framework, this ethnographic study investigated the degree of vitality of the Bugkalot language. Today, the language is definitely endangered due to the disruption of intergenerational transmission. Tagalog and Ilocano now dominate the domains of language use and have begun to penetrate the homes. Likewise, Bugkalot language has dwindling social domains and is not used in school. It has no conventional orthography, insufficient documentation, and is spoken by the minority. Nonetheless, the community shows a positive attitude toward their heritage language. The findings of this study may help persuade the language community and the authorities to establish language revitalization programs.
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Review of Sharma (2022): Reconceptualising power in language policy: Evidence form comparative studies
Author(s): David Cassels Johnsonpp.: 112–116 (5)More LessThis article reviews Reconceptualising power in language policy: Evidence form comparative studies€ 120 Hb
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Review of Corbeil, Marcoux & Piché (2023): Le français en déclin ? Repenser la francophonie québécoise
Author(s): Gilles Grenierpp.: 117–121 (5)More LessThis article reviews Le français en déclin ? Repenser la francophonie québécoise
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Review of Ahabwe (2020): Globalisation and the mother tongue in Uganda: An examination of public perceptions to native languages in education today
Author(s): Pascal Pax Andebopp.: 122–127 (6)More LessThis article reviews Globalisation and the mother tongue in Uganda: An examination of public perceptions to native languages in education today978-1-64376-816-8978-1-64376-815-1$72$15.15
Volumes & issues
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Volume 49 (2025)
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Volume 48 (2024)
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Volume 47 (2023)
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Volume 46 (2022)
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Volume 45 (2021)
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Volume 44 (2020)
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Volume 43 (2019)
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Volume 42 (2018)
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Volume 41 (2017)
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Volume 40 (2016)
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Volume 39 (2015)
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Volume 38 (2014)
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Volume 37 (2013)
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Volume 36 (2012)
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Volume 35 (2011)
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Volume 34 (2010)
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Volume 33 (2009)
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Volume 32 (2008)
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Volume 31 (2007)
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Volume 30 (2006)
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Volume 29 (2005)
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Volume 28 (2004)
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Volume 27 (2003)
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Volume 26 (2002)
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Volume 25 (2001)
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Volume 24 (2000)
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Volume 23 (1999)
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Volume 22 (1998)
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Volume 21 (1997)
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Volume 20 (1996)
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Volume 19 (1995)
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Volume 18 (1994)
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Volume 17 (1993)
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Volume 16 (1992)
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Volume 15 (1991)
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Volume 14 (1990)
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Volume 13 (1989)
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Volume 12 (1988)
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Volume 11 (1987)
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Volume 10 (1986)
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Volume 9 (1985)
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Volume 8 (1984)
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Volume 7 (1983)
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Volume 6 (1982)
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Volume 5 (1981)
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Volume 4 (1980)
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Volume 3 (1979)
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Volume 2 (1978)
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Volume 1 (1977)
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