Introduction: A critical approach to the revitalization of Welsh

Coupland, NJ; Aldridge, M

Introduction: A critical approach to the revitalization of Welsh

Coupland, NJ Aldridge, M

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Publisher:: Mouton de Gruyter
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of the Sociology of Language, 2009, 195 (1), pp. 5 - 11
Issue Date:: 2009-01

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dc.contributor.author	Coupland, NJ	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Aldridge, M	en_US
dc.date.issued	2009-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of the Sociology of Language, 2009, 195 (1), pp. 5 - 11	en_US
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dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/29845
dc.description.abstract	The article focuses on the revitalization of the Welsh language in Wales. The article discusses the reasons for the revival of Welsh, including efforts by the Welsh Language Board and the Welsh Assembly Government, Welsh-medium schools being considered as elite and the positive view of being Welsh in popular culture. The article discusses the prevalence of bilingualism and the legislative self-determination in Wales. The article also addresses the theme of reports within the issue, including the use of English and Welsh by students in north Wales, the discourse of social inclusiveness in language policy and anti-colonial discourse by pressure groups.	en_US
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Abstract:

The article focuses on the revitalization of the Welsh language in Wales. The article discusses the reasons for the revival of Welsh, including efforts by the Welsh Language Board and the Welsh Assembly Government, Welsh-medium schools being considered as elite and the positive view of being Welsh in popular culture. The article discusses the prevalence of bilingualism and the legislative self-determination in Wales. The article also addresses the theme of reports within the issue, including the use of English and Welsh by students in north Wales, the discourse of social inclusiveness in language policy and anti-colonial discourse by pressure groups.

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