Language Policy & Planning: An Overview
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Which of the following outcomes is a likely consequence of language policy and planning decisions?

  • An increased likelihood of language shift or language maintenance. (correct)
  • The elimination of all regional dialects to promote national cohesion.
  • The automatic improvement of individual linguistic abilities.
  • A decrease in the overall number of languages spoken in the world.

A local government decides to promote the use of a minority language in official documents and public signage. Which type of language planning does this initiative primarily represent?

  • Dialect leveling.
  • Corpus planning.
  • Status planning. (correct)
  • Acquisition planning.

A language policy that mandates the exclusive use of a foreign language in higher education is most likely to impact which aspect of language planning?

  • Corpus planning by simplifying the grammar of the foreign language.
  • Status planning by elevating the prestige of the foreign language.
  • Acquisition planning by affecting language learning and medium of instruction. (correct)
  • All of the above.

What is the most likely outcome when a language policy is implemented without considering the community's attitudes and beliefs about their native language?

<p>Potential resistance and negative impacts on those affected. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An educational reform aims to standardize the spelling and grammar of a regional dialect to make it easier to teach in schools. Which aspect of language planning is primarily being addressed?

<p>Corpus Planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a multilingual country, the government decides to adopt a 'one language only' policy in schools and public offices. What is the MOST probable consequence of this policy?

<p>Marginalization of communities speaking other languages and potential social unrest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action exemplifies corpus planning?

<p>Developing a new dictionary for an indigenous language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Constitution mandates that Filipino and English are the official languages. What type of language planning does this exemplify?

<p>Status planning, because it determines the official standing of languages. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Language Policies

Formal or informal statements by scholars, governments, and leaders that influence language use, maintenance, and status.

Language Planning

Deliberate efforts to influence language acquisition, structure, or function.

Corpus Planning

Deals with norm selection and codification, such as grammar writing and spelling standardization.

Status Planning

Deals with the initial choice of language, attitudes, and political implications.

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Language Acquisition Planning

Choosing languages for instruction; involves learning the language and using it to learn.

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Philippine Constitution Language Provision

Article XIV, Sections 6 and 7.

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Impact of Language Policy and Planning

Policies impact language vitality and individuals' rights; planning solves communication problems.

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Purpose of Constitutional Language Provisions

To provide the legal basis for language policies implemented in the Philippines.

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Study Notes

  • Language policy and planning decisions are made globally by governments and scholars.
  • These decisions impact language rights, status, and nurturing, affecting language vitality and individual rights.
  • Language planning involves deliberate efforts to influence language behavior (Cooper, 1989, p. 45).
  • Language planning can be formal or informal, solving communication problems, but poor policies can have negative effects.

Dimensions of Language Planning

  • Corpus planning involves norm selection and codification such as grammar and spelling standardization.

  • Status planning deals with language choice, attitudes, and political implications (Bright, 1992, p. 311).

  • Language acquisition planning is important for education.

  • Choosing instruction mediums is crucial in acquisition planning.

  • The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, Article XIV, Sec. 6 and 7, provides the legal basis for language policies.

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Exploration of language policy and planning, highlighting governmental and scholarly roles in shaping language decisions globally. Focus on corpus, status, and acquisition planning dimensions. Discussion of the Philippine Constitution's language policy.

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