Language Policy Challenges in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia
Saran Kaur Gill
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Description for Language Policy Challenges in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia
Paperback. Relevant to a broad sweep of multi-ethnic societies facing similar challenges in language and education policy as well as nation-building, this work analyzes the policy implications of the dynamic tension between ethnic and national identity in Malaysia. Series: Multilingual Education. Num Pages: 139 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CB; CJ; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 226.
Set in Malaysia, this book encompasses language and cultural policy challenges that many other multi-ethnic nations currently have to address. The people of Malaysia constitute a diverse ethnic, linguistic and cultural population and one of the continuing challenges is the development and establishment of the Malaysian people’s ethnic, national and global cultural identities. This challenge is evident in the journey of language and cultural policy from the post-independence period to the 21st century; a period of over 50 years. The book highlights political, socio-cultural, economic and knowledge economy factors as they impact on decisions made by the government with regard ... Read more
Set in Malaysia, this book encompasses language and cultural policy challenges that many other multi-ethnic nations currently have to address. The people of Malaysia constitute a diverse ethnic, linguistic and cultural population and one of the continuing challenges is the development and establishment of the Malaysian people’s ethnic, national and global cultural identities. This challenge is evident in the journey of language and cultural policy from the post-independence period to the 21st century; a period of over 50 years. The book highlights political, socio-cultural, economic and knowledge economy factors as they impact on decisions made by the government with regard ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
139
Condition
New
Series
Multilingual Education
Number of Pages
124
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402403046
SKU
V9789402403046
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