Family language policy - the critical domain

Bernard Spolsky

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Abstract

Introducing a pioneering series of studies of family language policy and management, this paper points out that classic language policy dealt almost entirely with the nation-state, although it did recognise the critical role of the family in determining natural intergenerational transmission of a variety. After arguing for the need to look at each of the levels, or, rather, domains making up a speech or political community, it shows how these studies deal with internal pressures (such as ideology or grandparents) and external domains (especially the school) which aim to influence the family domain. More studies of these domains, including the family, are needed to provide a clear understanding of language policy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-11
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development
Volume33
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2012

Keywords

  • domain
  • management
  • policy
  • sociolinguistic ecology

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