The Politics of Language in Australia

The Politics of Language in Australia
Author: Uldis Ozolins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1993-05-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521417945

This book traces language policy in Australia from World War II to the present, examining the changes in government policy over this time, and changes in major public institutions due to the presence of these languages. The major focus is on changes in the education and broadcasting systems, with attention also to interpreting/translating, industrial relations and the role of languages in diplomacy and trade. Dr. Ozolins places language in the context of multicultural politics and shows that government language policies that were once prompted by suspicion now accept and even encourage cultural and linguistic maintenance. In fact Australia has introduced many innovations of international significance in language policy, particularly with the National Language Policy, announced in 1987. This policy marked a decisive change in political assumptions toward languages in postwar Australia because it recognized the importance of languages other than English.

The Politics Of Suffering

The Politics Of Suffering
Author: Peter Sutton
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0522859356

'Incandescent, emotional, tragic and challenging' - Marcia Langton In this groundbreaking book, Peter Sutton asks why, after three decades of liberal thinking, has the suffering and grief in so many Aboriginal communities become worse? The picture Sutton presents is tragic. He marshals shocking evidence against the failures of the past, and argues provocatively that three decades of liberal consensus on Aboriginal issues has collapsed. Sutton is a leading Australian anthropologist who has lived and worked closely with Aboriginal communities. He combines clear-eyed, original observation with deep emotional engagement. The Politics of Suffering cuts through the cant and offers fresh insight and hope for a new era in Indigenous politics.

Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging

Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging
Author: David Nolan
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2018-03-22
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 178308779X

Containing contributions by leading scholars, ‘Australian Media and the Politics of Belonging’ addresses key topical themes and concerns in contemporary Australia.

Contemporary Politics in Australia

Contemporary Politics in Australia
Author: Rodney Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 461
Release: 2012-02-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0521137535

A diverse range of experts provide a comprehensive introduction to current theories, debates and research in Australian political science.

A World of Indigenous Languages

A World of Indigenous Languages
Author: Teresa L. McCarty
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2019-03-13
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1788923081

Spanning Indigenous settings in Africa, the Americas, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, Central Asia and the Nordic countries, this book examines the multifaceted language reclamation work underway by Indigenous peoples throughout the world. Exploring political, historical, ideological, and pedagogical issues, the book foregrounds the decolonizing aims of contemporary Indigenous language movements inside and outside of schools. Many authors explore language reclamation in their own communities. Together, the authors call for expanded discourses on language planning and policy that embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and forefront grassroots language reclamation efforts as a force for Indigenous sovereignty, social justice, and self-determination. This volume will be of interest to scholars, educators and students in applied linguistics, Ethnic/Indigenous Studies, education, second language acquisition, and comparative-international education, and to a broader audience of language educators, revitalizers and policymakers.

Ideology, Politics and Language Policies

Ideology, Politics and Language Policies
Author: Thomas Ricento
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2000-11-28
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9027299315

This volume critically examines the effects of the spread of English from colonialism to the ‘New World Order’. The research explores the complex and often contradictory roles English has played in national development. Historical analyses and case studies by leading researchers in language policy studies reveal that deterministic relationships between imperial languages, such as English, and societal hierarchies are untenable, and that support of vernacular languages in education and public life can serve diverse ideologies and political agendas. Areas and countries investigated include Europe, North America, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The role of theory in language policy scholarship and practice is critically evaluated. A variety of research methodologies is used, ranging from macro-sociopolitical and structural analyses to postmodern approaches. The work collectively represents a new direction in language policy studies.

The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language

The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language
Author: Alastair Pennycook
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2017-03-16
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1351847368

Covering a wide range of areas including international politics, colonial history, critical pedagogy, postcolonial literature and applied linguistics, this book examines ways to understand the cultural and political implications of the global spread of English. Including a useful mixture of theory, research and practice, this will be of use to advanced students of education, English and applied linguistics, for courses on teaching second languages, critical pedagogy, comparative education and world Englishes. It will also be of interest to students of postcolonial literature and international relations.

Language and Politics in the United States and Canada

Language and Politics in the United States and Canada
Author: Thomas K. Ricento
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 374
Release: 1998-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135681058

Explores parallel and divergent developments in language policy and language rights in the U.S. and Canada, especially the past 4 decades, as a basis for reflection on what can be learned from one country's experience by the other.

Australian Politics in a Digital Age

Australian Politics in a Digital Age
Author: Peter John Chen
Publisher: ANU E Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1922144401

The first comprehensive volume on the impact of digital media on Australian politics, this book examines the way these technologies shape political communication, alter key public and private institutions, and serve as the new arena in which discursive and expressive political life is performed. -- Publisher's description.