SettingsLinguistic rights
Alliance Quebec
Alliance Quebec was a group formed in 1982 to lobby on behalf of English-speaking Quebecers in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Alliance Quebec was a group formed in 1982 to lobby on behalf of English-speaking Quebecers in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Ballantyne, Davidson, McIntyre v. Canada
Ballantyne, Davidson, McIntyre v. Canada (Communications Nos.
Ballantyne, Davidson, McIntyre v. Canada (Communications Nos.
Belgian Linguistic Case (No 2)
The Belgian Linguistic case (No 2) (1968) 1 EHRR 252 is a formative case on the right to education under the European Convention of Human Rights, Protocol 1, art 2.
The Belgian Linguistic case (No 2) (1968) 1 EHRR 252 is a formative case on the right to education under the European Convention of Human Rights, Protocol 1, art 2.
Bengali Language Movement
The Bengali Language Movement, also known as the Language Movement (ভাষা আন্দোলন; Bhasha Andolon), was a political movement in former East Bengal (today Bangladesh) advocating the re...
The Bengali Language Movement, also known as the Language Movement (ভাষা আন্দোলন; Bhasha Andolon), was a political movement in former East Bengal (today Bangladesh) advocating the re...
Bilingual education
Bilingual education involves teaching academic content in two languages, in a native and secondary language with varying amounts of each language used in accordance with the program model.
Bilingual education involves teaching academic content in two languages, in a native and secondary language with varying amounts of each language used in accordance with the program model.
Bilingual Education Act
The Bilingual Education Act, Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968 (or BEA) was the first piece of United States federal legislation that recognized the needs of Limit...
The Bilingual Education Act, Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968 (or BEA) was the first piece of United States federal legislation that recognized the needs of Limit...
California Proposition 227 (1998)
Proposition 227 was a California ballot proposition passed in the June 2, 1998 ballot.
Proposition 227 was a California ballot proposition passed in the June 2, 1998 ballot.
Cerdanya
Cerdanya (Ceretania; Cerdanya; Cerdagne; Cerdaña) is a natural comarca and historical region of the eastern Pyrenees divided between France and Spain.
Cerdanya (Ceretania; Cerdanya; Cerdagne; Cerdaña) is a natural comarca and historical region of the eastern Pyrenees divided between France and Spain.
Collioure
Collioure (; Catalan: Cotlliure, ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.
Collioure (; Catalan: Cotlliure, ) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.
English for Children (Arizona Proposition 203, 2000)
Arizona Proposition 203, English for Children, is an initiative that was passed by 63% of Arizona voters on November 7, 2000.
Arizona Proposition 203, English for Children, is an initiative that was passed by 63% of Arizona voters on November 7, 2000.
English medium education
An English medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction - in particular where English is not the mother tongue of the students.
An English medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction - in particular where English is not the mother tongue of the students.
European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is a European treaty adopted in 1992 under the auspices of the Council of Europe to protect and promote historical regional and minority ...
The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is a European treaty adopted in 1992 under the auspices of the Council of Europe to protect and promote historical regional and minority ...
Finland's language strife
The language strife was one of the major conflicts of Finland's national history and domestic politics.
The language strife was one of the major conflicts of Finland's national history and domestic politics.
Flor Grammens
Flor Grammens was a Belgian politician and Flemish language activist.
Flor Grammens was a Belgian politician and Flemish language activist.
French Cerdagne
French Cerdagne is the northern half of Cerdanya, which came under French control as a result of the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, while the southern half remained in Spain (as part of Catalonia).
French Cerdagne is the northern half of Cerdanya, which came under French control as a result of the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659, while the southern half remained in Spain (as part of Catalonia).
Horne v. Flores
Horne v. Flores, 129 S.Ct. 2579 (2009), is a case in which the United States Supreme Court remanded the case to determine whether Arizona’s general education funding budget supports Equal Ed...
Horne v. Flores, 129 S.Ct. 2579 (2009), is a case in which the United States Supreme Court remanded the case to determine whether Arizona’s general education funding budget supports Equal Ed...
Indigenous language
An indigenous language or autochthonous language is a language that is native to a region and spoken by indigenous peoples but has been reduced to the status of a minority language.
An indigenous language or autochthonous language is a language that is native to a region and spoken by indigenous peoples but has been reduced to the status of a minority language.
Jan Coucke and Pieter Goethals
Jan Coucke and Pieter Goethals were two Flemings who were sentenced to death for murder in 1860 at a time Belgium was legally only French-speaking, though the majority of the citizens spok...
Jan Coucke and Pieter Goethals were two Flemings who were sentenced to death for murder in 1860 at a time Belgium was legally only French-speaking, though the majority of the citizens spok...
Language attrition
Language attrition is the loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language by individuals.
Language attrition is the loss of a first or second language or a portion of that language by individuals.
Language nest
The Language nest is an immersion-based approach to language revitalization which was originated as a part of the Māori language revival, where it was coined as Kōhanga reo.
The Language nest is an immersion-based approach to language revitalization which was originated as a part of the Māori language revival, where it was coined as Kōhanga reo.
Language planning
Language planning is a deliberate effort to influence the function, structure, or acquisition of languages or language variety within a speech community.
Language planning is a deliberate effort to influence the function, structure, or acquisition of languages or language variety within a speech community.
Language policy in Latvia
Articles 4 and 114 of the Constitution of Latvia form the foundation for language policy in Latvia, declaring Latvian to be the official state language and affirming the rights of ethnic minori...
Articles 4 and 114 of the Constitution of Latvia form the foundation for language policy in Latvia, declaring Latvian to be the official state language and affirming the rights of ethnic minori...
Language politics
Language politics is a term used to describe political (and sometimes social) consequences of linguistic differences between people, or on occasion the political consequences of the way a langua...
Language politics is a term used to describe political (and sometimes social) consequences of linguistic differences between people, or on occasion the political consequences of the way a langua...
Language revitalization
Language revitalization, language revival or reversing language shift is the attempt by interested parties, including individuals, cultural or community groups, governments, or polit...
Language revitalization, language revival or reversing language shift is the attempt by interested parties, including individuals, cultural or community groups, governments, or polit...
Language tax
The language tax is an economic concept proposed by the Belgian economist Philippe Van Parijs.
The language tax is an economic concept proposed by the Belgian economist Philippe Van Parijs.
Latvian constitutional referendum, 2012
A constitutional referendum on the "Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia" will be held on 18 February 2012 Proposed amendments include Articles 4, 18, 21, 101 and 104 of the...
A constitutional referendum on the "Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia" will be held on 18 February 2012 Proposed amendments include Articles 4, 18, 21, 101 and 104 of the...
Lau v. Nichols
Lau v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563 (1974), was a civil rights case that was brought by Chinese American students living in San Francisco, California who had limited English proficiency.
Lau v. Nichols, 414 U.S. 563 (1974), was a civil rights case that was brought by Chinese American students living in San Francisco, California who had limited English proficiency.
Linguistic imperialism
Linguistic imperialism, or language imperialism, is a linguistics concept that "involves the transfer of a dominant language to other people.
Linguistic imperialism, or language imperialism, is a linguistics concept that "involves the transfer of a dominant language to other people.
Linguistic rights
Linguistic rights are the human and civil rights concerning the individual and collective right to choose the language or languages for communication in a private or public atmosphere.
Linguistic rights are the human and civil rights concerning the individual and collective right to choose the language or languages for communication in a private or public atmosphere.
Mandatory Swedish
In Finland, Swedish is a mandatory school subject for Finnish-speaking pupils in the last three years of the primary education.
In Finland, Swedish is a mandatory school subject for Finnish-speaking pupils in the last three years of the primary education.
Medium of instruction
Medium of instruction is a language used in teaching.
Medium of instruction is a language used in teaching.
Minority group
The term "minority group" often occurs alongside a discourse of civil rights and collective rights which gained prominence in the 20th century.
The term "minority group" often occurs alongside a discourse of civil rights and collective rights which gained prominence in the 20th century.
Minority language
A minority language is a language spoken by a minority of the population of a territory.
A minority language is a language spoken by a minority of the population of a territory.
Moldovan schools in Transnistria
The Moldovan schools in Transnistria became an issue of contention in 2004 in the context of the disputed status of Transnistria, a breakaway region of since 1990/1992.
The Moldovan schools in Transnistria became an issue of contention in 2004 in the context of the disputed status of Transnistria, a breakaway region of since 1990/1992.
Multilingual Education
Multilingual Education typically refers to "first-language-first" education, that is, schooling which begins in the mother tongue and transitions to additional languages.
Multilingual Education typically refers to "first-language-first" education, that is, schooling which begins in the mother tongue and transitions to additional languages.
National language
A national language is a language which has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a people and perhaps by extension the territory they occupy.
A national language is a language which has some connection—de facto or de jure—with a people and perhaps by extension the territory they occupy.
Native-language instruction
Native-language instruction is the practice of teaching schoolchildren in their native language instead of in the official language of their country of residence.
Native-language instruction is the practice of teaching schoolchildren in their native language instead of in the official language of their country of residence.
Nepal Bhasa movement
Nepal Bhasa movement refers to the struggle for linguistic rights of Nepal Bhasa speakers in Nepal.
Nepal Bhasa movement refers to the struggle for linguistic rights of Nepal Bhasa speakers in Nepal.
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress that came about as wide public concern about the state of education.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress that came about as wide public concern about the state of education.
Nordic Language Convention
The Nordic Language Convention is a convention of linguistic rights which came into force on 1 March 1987, under the auspices of the Nordic Council.
The Nordic Language Convention is a convention of linguistic rights which came into force on 1 March 1987, under the auspices of the Nordic Council.
Northern Catalan
Northern Catalan is a Catalan dialect mostly spoken in Northern Catalonia, but also extending in the northeast part of Southern Catalonia in a transition zone with Central Catalan.
Northern Catalan is a Catalan dialect mostly spoken in Northern Catalonia, but also extending in the northeast part of Southern Catalonia in a transition zone with Central Catalan.
Nueva Planta decrees
The Nueva Planta decrees were a number of decrees signed between 1707 and 1716 by Philip V—the first Bourbon king of Spain—during and shortly after the end of the War of the Spanish Succession w...
The Nueva Planta decrees were a number of decrees signed between 1707 and 1716 by Philip V—the first Bourbon king of Spain—during and shortly after the end of the War of the Spanish Succession w...
Official language
An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction.
An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction.
Ohrid Agreement
The Ohrid Framework Agreement was the peace deal signed by the government of the Republic of Macedonia and ethnic Albanian representatives on August 13, 2001.
The Ohrid Framework Agreement was the peace deal signed by the government of the Republic of Macedonia and ethnic Albanian representatives on August 13, 2001.
Regional language
A regional language is a language spoken in an area of a nation state, whether it be a small area, a federal state or province, or some wider area.
A regional language is a language spoken in an area of a nation state, whether it be a small area, a federal state or province, or some wider area.
Robert Phillipson
Robert Phillipson (born 16 March 1942 in England) is Research Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of English.
Robert Phillipson (born 16 March 1942 in England) is Research Professor at Copenhagen Business School's Department of English.
Roussillon
Roussillon (Roussillon, Rosselló ) is one of the historical counties of the former Principality of Catalonia, corresponding roughly to the present-day southern French département of Pyrénées...
Roussillon (Roussillon, Rosselló ) is one of the historical counties of the former Principality of Catalonia, corresponding roughly to the present-day southern French département of Pyrénées...
Russian School Defense Staff
Russian School Defense Staff or Headquarters for the Protection of Russian Schools (Штаб защиты русских школ; Krievu skolu aizstāvības štābs) — movement in Latvia for protection of public ...
Russian School Defense Staff or Headquarters for the Protection of Russian Schools (Штаб защиты русских школ; Krievu skolu aizstāvības štābs) — movement in Latvia for protection of public ...
Structured English Immersion
Structured English Immersion (SEI) is a technique for rapidly teaching English to English Language Learners.
Structured English Immersion (SEI) is a technique for rapidly teaching English to English Language Learners.
Symbole
The symbole, also called ar vuoc'h ("the cow"), was an object used by Francophone headmasters in public and private schools in Brittany, Occitania and North Catalonia as a means of punishm...
The symbole, also called ar vuoc'h ("the cow"), was an object used by Francophone headmasters in public and private schools in Brittany, Occitania and North Catalonia as a means of punishm...
Tomasz Kamusella
Tomasz Kamusella (born in 1967, in Kędzierzyn, Upper Silesia, Poland) is a European scholar pursuing interdisciplinary research in language politics, nationalism and ethnicity.
Tomasz Kamusella (born in 1967, in Kędzierzyn, Upper Silesia, Poland) is a European scholar pursuing interdisciplinary research in language politics, nationalism and ethnicity.
Toubon Law
The Toubon Law (full name: law 94-665 of 4 August 1994 relating to usage of the French language), is a law of the French government mandating the use of the French language in official gover...
The Toubon Law (full name: law 94-665 of 4 August 1994 relating to usage of the French language), is a law of the French government mandating the use of the French language in official gover...
Treaty of the Pyrenees
The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed to end the 1635 to 1659 war between France and Spain, a war that was initially a part of the wider Thirty Years' War.
The Treaty of the Pyrenees was signed to end the 1635 to 1659 war between France and Spain, a war that was initially a part of the wider Thirty Years' War.
Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights
The Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights is a document signed by the International PEN Club, and several non-governmental organizations in 1996 to support linguistic rights, especially tho...
The Universal Declaration of Linguistic Rights is a document signed by the International PEN Club, and several non-governmental organizations in 1996 to support linguistic rights, especially tho...
Vallespir
Vallespir is a historical Catalan comarca of Northern Catalonia, part of the French Département of Pyrénées-Orientales.
Vallespir is a historical Catalan comarca of Northern Catalonia, part of the French Département of Pyrénées-Orientales.
Vergonha
La vergonha (, meaning "shame") is what Occitans call the effects of various policies of the government of France on its citizens whose mother tongue was a so-called patois, specifically...
La vergonha (, meaning "shame") is what Occitans call the effects of various policies of the government of France on its citizens whose mother tongue was a so-called patois, specifically...
Welsh Not
The Welsh Not or Welsh Note was a punishment system used in Welsh schools in the late 19th and early 20th century to dissuade children from speaking Welsh.
The Welsh Not or Welsh Note was a punishment system used in Welsh schools in the late 19th and early 20th century to dissuade children from speaking Welsh.
Yu Cong Eng v. Trinidad
In the legal case of Yu Cong Eng v. Trinidad, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that a law passed by the U.S. colonial government of the Philippines in 1921 — Act No. 2972 of the Ph...
In the legal case of Yu Cong Eng v. Trinidad, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that a law passed by the U.S. colonial government of the Philippines in 1921 — Act No. 2972 of the Ph...