The OVFL Language Policy subgroup (Facilitator: Tanya Flanagan)
Who can join this group?
Anyone with an interest in the area of language policy.
How can I join?
Email [email protected] or contact us here.
The OVFL Language Policy subgroup will:
1. initially examine and document language policies in other jurisdictions
2. keep abreast of policy developments in the area of language teaching and learning
3. maintain links with other language bodies/associations
4. coordinate OVFL responses in the area of Language Policy
Recommended readings on language policy:
1. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/
(CoE Language Policy group; useful articles, research and guides)
2. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/FullGuide_EN.pdf
(Official CoE Guide to developing language education policies in Europe)
3. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/CostanzeEn.pdf
(interesting experiment and article on the feasibility of certain educational choices re: language policy)
4. https://jyx.jyu.fi/dspace/bitstream/handle/123456789/37109/v5-3_p63-78_Lanvers.pdf?sequence=1
(Article on the reasons and consequences of the difficulties of implementing an effective language policy in the UK)
5. http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&catid=8
(European Journal on Language Policy)
6. http://www.serwis.wsjo.pl/lektor/1783/R19%20Lamb%20Lg%20policy%20in%20multilingual%20UK.pdf
(Research on language policy in a multilingual nation)
7. http://www.immi.se/intercultural/nr3/bakmand.htm
(Article on language planning in France, Denmark with interesting points)
Who can join this group?
Anyone with an interest in the area of language policy.
How can I join?
Email [email protected] or contact us here.
The OVFL Language Policy subgroup will:
1. initially examine and document language policies in other jurisdictions
2. keep abreast of policy developments in the area of language teaching and learning
3. maintain links with other language bodies/associations
4. coordinate OVFL responses in the area of Language Policy
Recommended readings on language policy:
1. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/
(CoE Language Policy group; useful articles, research and guides)
2. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/FullGuide_EN.pdf
(Official CoE Guide to developing language education policies in Europe)
3. http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/CostanzeEn.pdf
(interesting experiment and article on the feasibility of certain educational choices re: language policy)
4. https://jyx.jyu.fi/dspace/bitstream/handle/123456789/37109/v5-3_p63-78_Lanvers.pdf?sequence=1
(Article on the reasons and consequences of the difficulties of implementing an effective language policy in the UK)
5. http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&catid=8
(European Journal on Language Policy)
6. http://www.serwis.wsjo.pl/lektor/1783/R19%20Lamb%20Lg%20policy%20in%20multilingual%20UK.pdf
(Research on language policy in a multilingual nation)
7. http://www.immi.se/intercultural/nr3/bakmand.htm
(Article on language planning in France, Denmark with interesting points)