Linguistic Rights: International Covenants and the Charter of the United Nations

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What do linguistic rights protect?

  • The right to use only the official language of a country
  • The right to use one's language with their linguistic group (correct)
  • The right to use any language in the public sphere
  • The right to learn a new language

Which international covenant commits member nations to promote respect for human rights without distinction of race, sex, language, or religion?

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
  • Charter of the United Nations (correct)
  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, who is entitled to all the rights and freedoms without any distinction?

  • Only individuals with certain political opinions
  • Only individuals of certain races
  • Everyone (correct)
  • Only individuals who speak multiple languages

What does the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights guarantee for ethnic, religious, or linguistic minorities?

<p>The right to enjoy their own culture and use their own language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which international covenant emphasizes the maintenance of identity, including nationality and name?

<p>UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary commitment of member nations according to the Charter of the United Nations?

<p>Respecting human rights without any distinction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does language policy refer to according to Spolsky (2004)?

<p>Language practices and beliefs of a community or polity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Language-in-Education Policy (LEP) according to Kosonen and Young (2009)?

<p>Languages used in basic education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect heavily influences language choice in bilingual or multilingual communities?

<p>Geographical location (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do language practices refer to in the model of language policy by Spolsky (2004)?

<p>Observable behaviors and choices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what context would someone adopt casual language and emojis in social media interactions?

<p>Engaging with a younger audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be mindful of cultural norms and taboos when communicating with individuals from different cultural backgrounds?

<p>To avoid misunderstandings and cultural insensitivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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