La loi du francais (The Law of French).

Kimmel, Alain

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ERIC Number: EJ491232

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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ISSN: ISSN-0015-9395

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La loi du francais (The Law of French).

Kimmel, Alain

Francais dans le Monde, n265 p22-23 May-Jun 1994

The French law proposed in February 1994 concerning the proper use of the French language in France is discussed. The law's content, intent, and origins are described, including the history of legislation concerning regulation of French since 1539. Public opinion concerning regulation of the language is examined. (MSE)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, French, Language Attitudes, Language Role, Language Usage, Laws, Official Languages, Public Opinion, Public Policy

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: French

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Identifiers - Location: France

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