English-only Europe? : challenging language policy / Robert Phillipson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Phillipson, Robert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language policy--European Union countries.

Language policy.

Multilingualism--Political aspects--European Union countries.

Multilingualism.

English language--Political aspects--European Union countries.

English language.

English language--Government policy--European Union countries.

Language and languages.

English language--Government policy.

English language--Political aspects.

Multilingualism--Political aspects.

European Union countries--Languages--Political aspects.

European Union countries.

Physical Description:

x, 240 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.

Summary:

"English-Only Europe?" explores the role of languages in the process of European integration. Languages are central to the development of an integrated Europe. The way in which the European Union deals with multilingualism has serious implications for both individual member countries and international relations. In this book, Robert Phillipson considers whether the contemporary expansion of English represents a serious threat to other European languages. After exploring the implications of current policies, Phillipson argues the case for more active language policies to safeguard a multilingual Europe. Drawing on examples of countries with explicit language policies such as Canada and South Africa, the book sets out Phillipson's vision of an inclusive language policy for Europe, and describes how it can be attained.

Contents:

1 The risks of laissez faire language policies 1

2 European languages: families, nations, empires, states 24

3 Global trends impacting on European language policy 61

4 Languages in EU institutions 105

5 Towards equitable communication 139

6 Recommendations for action on language policies 175

1 European Council conclusions: Linguistic diversity and multilingualism in the EU, 1995 193

2 Resolution of the Council of the European Union: The promotion of linguistic diversity and language learning in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European Year of Languages 2001 195

3 Declaration on the Enlargement of the European Union, 2001 Allocation of seats in the European Parliament, and weighted votes in the Council of a 27-member EU 199

4 Declaration of Oegstgeest (The Netherlands): Moving away from a monolingual habitus, 2000 200

5 Vienna Manifesto on European Language Policies: The cost of monolingualism, 2001 203.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415288061

041528807X

OCLC:

51481723