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Language Education Policies and their Impact on Minority Languages

by Sarah Anderson 1,*
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FLCS  2021 3(1):16; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210217
Received: 8 January 2021 / Accepted: 22 January 2021 / Published Online: 17 February 2021
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The paper explores the multifaceted impact of language education policies on minority languages, analysing the challenges and opportunities they present. Language education policies play a crucial role in shaping the linguistic landscape of a country, and their implications for minority languages can be profound. This study delves into how these policies, often influenced by majoritarian language ideologies, can either promote or undermine the vitality and sustainability of minority languages. The analysis encompasses various dimensions, including curriculum design, pedagogical approaches, and the role of teachers, examining case studies from different regions. It highlights the complexities of maintaining linguistic diversity in the face of dominant languages and discusses strategies to ensure equitable language education. The paper argues for policies that not only recognize but also actively support the preservation and revitalization of minority languages.

 

Keywords: Language Education Policies, Minority Languages, Linguistic Landscape, Curriculum Design, Pedagogical Approaches.;
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Anderson, S. Language Education Policies and their Impact on Minority Languages. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2021, 3, 16. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210217
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Anderson S. Language Education Policies and their Impact on Minority Languages. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2021, 3(1):16. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210217
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Anderson, Sarah 2021. "Language Education Policies and their Impact on Minority Languages" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 3, no.1:16. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210217
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Anderson, S. (2021). Language Education Policies and their Impact on Minority Languages. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 3(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20210217

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