The Educational Effects of Language Policy.

Radnai, Zsofia

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ERIC Number: EJ491188

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Educational Effects of Language Policy.

Radnai, Zsofia

Current Issues in Language and Society, v1 n1 p65-92 1994

Examines the linguistic isolation of 11 million Magyar-speaking Hungarians in a context of political, economic, and educational change. Changes in foreign language learning since 1989 are outlined, and the declining popularity of Russian and increasing interest in studying the languages of Western Europe are discussed. (Contains 13 references.) (VWL)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, FLES, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Hungarian, Language Planning, Language Role, Minority Groups, Public Policy, Russian, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Second Language Programs, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hungary

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