Abstract (may include machine translation)
The evolution of approaches to language across the national legal orders around the world; in international law operating between states and international organizations; and also in supranational law of regional organizations, like the European Union, is becoming more and more tolerant vis-à-vis the idea of linguistic diversity and the protection of the speakers of the languages not designated as official or “correct”. This chapter outlines the most crucial international and regional legal documents in force, dealing with linguistic rights, and documenting the core features of “international language law” landscape. As a means to an end the law has played a crucial role in limiting the linguistic rights of individuals for hundreds of years, as monolingualism has more often than not been regarded as an indispensable element of a nation-state.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Research Methods in Language Policy and Planning |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Practical Guide |
| Editors | Francis M. Hult, David Cassels Johnson |
| Publisher | wiley |
| Pages | 56-66 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118340349 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118308387 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- European Union
- International law
- Linguistic diversity
- Monolingualism
- National legal orders
- Regional legal documents
- Supranational law