The book consists of four parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the subject, as well as an overview and discussion of migration statistics and language use. Part 2 deals with the mapping of regional languages in Europe, exemplified by case studies on Welsh, Basque, and Frisian. Part 3 focuses on immigrant languages in Europe and includes case studies from both national (Switzerland, Italy, France) and crossnational (Multilingual Cities Project) perspectives. Part 4 turns to mapping linguistic diversity abroad with case studies on Australia, South Africa, Turkey, and Japan.
The book consists of four parts. Part 1 provides an introduction to the subject, as well as an overview and discussion of migration statistics and language use. Part 2 deals with the mapping of regional languages in Europe, exemplified by case studies on Welsh, Basque, and Frisian. Part 3 focuses on immigrant languages in Europe and includes case studies from both national (Switzerland, Italy, France) and crossnational (Multilingual Cities Project) perspectives. Part 4 turns to mapping linguistic diversity abroad with case studies on Australia, South Africa, Turkey, and Japan.
Mapping Linguistic Diversity in Multicultural Contexts
358Mapping Linguistic Diversity in Multicultural Contexts
358Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9783110196214 |
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Publisher: | De Gruyter |
Publication date: | 01/21/2009 |
Series: | Contributions to the Sociology of Language [CSL] , #94 |
Pages: | 358 |
Product dimensions: | 6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |