Language fundamentally defines and distinguishes us as humans, as members of society,
and as individuals. As we go through life, our relationship with language and with learning …

In this extensive study of the changing role of Gaelic in modern Scotland-from the
introduction of state education in 1872 up to the present day-Wilson McLeod looks at the …

This entry provides an overview of heritage language (HL) theory and research as they
connect with language policy. The first of four sections synthesizes and problematizes …

This essay–which also serves as an introduction to the six other articles in this special issue–
examines the development of the field of language standardisation studies in recent …

Aims: The goal of this special issue is to anchor an understanding of language variation and
change in a relatively newly adopted framework for researching 'new speakers' of …

This chapter examines the rise of grassroots level actors (ie, parents) who play a significant
role in interpreting and implementing top-down language policies on the ground in three …

When we talk of the modern Celtic languages today, we refer to the Insular 1 Celtic varieties
that have maintained (or indeed regained) a degree of their linguistic vitality and that are …

This chapter uses a sociolinguistic and glottopolitical approach to examine the Romance
languages in Spain. The theoretical framework positions language conflict as an analytical …

Research on Family Language Policy (FLP) has developed a great deal over the past
decade, as a number of important volumes and studies have recently addressed not only …

This article is about navigating asylum, employment and language policy in a new country
as an asylum seeker. Through the story of one individual, we show that profound …