Motivation in language planning and language policy

Author(s)

• Ager, D. E.

Bibliographic Information

Motivation in language planning and language policy

Dennis Ager

（Multilingual matters / series editor, Derrick Sharp, 119）

Multilingual Matters, c2001

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p.202-207) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The aim of this book is to investigate motives for action on language. Seven seem to recur: identity, insecurity, ideology, image, inequality, integration and instrumentality. The author relates those to wider issues of personal and social motivation, discussing the language strategies, plans and policies of a number of individuals, communities and states.

Table of Contents

Table and Figures Introduction 1. Identity 2. Ideology 3. Image 4. Insecurity 5. Inequality 6. Integration and Instrumentality 7. Measuring Motivation in Language Planning and Language Policy 8. The Language Behaviour of Individuals and Communities 9. Language Policy: The Language Behaviour of those in Power 10. Conclusion References Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA51825450
• ISBN:
  • 1853595292
  • 1853595284
• LCCN: 00068233
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Clevedon [England]
• Pages/Volumes: vi, 210 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : P40.5.L35
  • DC21 : 306.44/9
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Language planning
  • LCSH : Language policy
  • LCSH : Motivation (Psychology)
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA0388721X