Language, power and identity politics / edited by Máiréad Nic Craith.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nic Craith, Máiréad.

Series:

Palgrave studies in minority languages and communities

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linguistic minorities.

Language and languages--Political aspects.

Language and languages.

Power (Social sciences).

Physical Description:

xiii, 225 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.

Summary:

The essays in this book explore the significance of language in articulating and maintaining identity at all levels of society. As globalisation gains momentum, and new technologies emerge, concepts of power and information are reshaped and the role of language changes. Contributors examine the importance of English as an indicator of power and influence in global contexts. Authors also focus on the new transnational context for minority language activists within the EU. Such benefits have not been extended to speakers of immigrant languages as the principle of indigeneity continues to remain central to language policy. Different mother tongues divide migrant and native populations but relations can be vastly improved with structures reinforcing intercultural communication. Language can also act as a boundary between peoples of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds and the final paper deals with changing concepts in the wake of 9/11 and the subsequent 'war on terror'.

Contents:

1 Languages and Power: Accommodation and Resistance / Mairead Nic Craith 1

2 Globalisation and Transformation: Language Planning in New Contexts / Diarmait Mac Giolla Chriost 21

3 Linguistic Human Rights in Education: International Case Studies / Jane Saville 43

4 English in Europe: Threat or Promise? / Robert Phillipson 65

5 Minority Protection and Lesser-Used Language Promotion: The Convention on the Future of the European Union / Markus Warasin 83

6 Broadcasting for Minorities: The Case of the Celtic Languages / Philip McDermott 101

7 Language, Culture and Identity: The Chinese Community in Northern Ireland / Mary Delargy 123

8 Intercultural Communication: Chinese Culture in UK Education / Rebecca Fong 146

9 Faith, Language and Identity: Muslim Migrants in Scotland and Northern Ireland / Gabriele Marranci 167

10 Language, Faith and Communication / John Dunlop 179

11 9/11 and the War on Terrorism: The Clash of 'Words', 'Cultures' and 'Civilisations': Myth or Reality / Javaid Rehman 198.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781403988188

1403988188

OCLC:

124969375