The integration of regionar or minority languages in the European Higher Education Area

The integration of regionar or minority languages in the European Higher Education Area
Author: María Luz Suarez Castiñeira
Publisher: Universidad de Deusto
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2011-09-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 8498303095

The Integration of Regional or Minority Languages in the European Higher Education Area. Galician as a Case Study presents an in-depth analysis of the data received in response to a questionnaire sent to higher education institutions across Europe, with provision including Galician language and culture. This study is indicative of the changes affecting the teaching of regional or minority languages at university level as a result of the process of convergence of higher education systems in Europe.

Linguistic Diversity

Linguistic Diversity
Author: Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287149800

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages and the French Dilemma

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages and the French Dilemma
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9789287152145

The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages has been in force since 1998, but in France it has caused a heated debate and it has not been ratified. The questions raised include: should French regional languages be afforded protection? Is there a danger that their protection could lead to an assertion of regional identity that could threaten the cohesiveness of the state? Is there a threat to the official language? Can applying the principles of the charter, without going through the ratification process, effectively protect regional or minority languages? This colloquy sought to provide answers to these questions.

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages
Author: Jean-Marie Woehrling
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9287155720

The Charter is the only European legal instrument specifically designed to protect and promote regional or minority languages, making it the legal reference framework throughout Europe. This publication sets out an article by article commentary on the charter by one of Europe's leading experts on regional or minority languages, in order to explain the control mechanism's conclusions and to enable critical assessment of them.

Minority Languages in Europe

Minority Languages in Europe
Author: G. Hogan-Brun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2003-11-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0230502997

Minority languages in Europe, as part of a common cultural heritage, need protection. The contributions to this book reflect urgent, stimulating and productive debates among researchers in sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, politics and sociology, and among language activists and policy makers. At the heart of the debate are the effectiveness of the existing political and legal frameworks aimed at protecting linguistic and cultural diversity, and prospects for the survival of minority languages in the process of European integration.

Language Policies in Higher Education

Language Policies in Higher Education
Author: Sjur Bergan
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9789287150318

As a contribution to the European Year of Languages 2001, this publication contains papers by contributors to a round table debate held by the Council of Europe's Steering Committee for Higher Education and Research. These papers consider various aspects of modern language policies in higher education, including bilingual education, and two case studies on the situation in Norway and Russia.

Shaping Language Rights

Shaping Language Rights
Author: Alba Nogueira López
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 558
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789287172167

The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages protects and promotes traditionally used regional or minority languages in Europe. This volume provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Charter in light of the monitoring work done by the Committee of Experts since 2001. An article-by-article commentary by legal experts examines the meaning and implications of the provisions of the Charter and studies best practice and shortcomings in its implementation by states parties.

From Theory to Practice

From Theory to Practice
Author: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789287150448

The conference provided participants with the opportunity to take the pulse of regional or minority languages, not only where the charter has been ratified and is presently being implemented, but also where states are preparing for future signature and ratification. The role of local and regional authorities in the context of the charter was recognised and it was emphasised that they could contribute significantly to its success. Finally, certain legal aspects of the charter were examined, including the extent of its flexibility as a legal instrument and the mandate and structure of the commit.