Language Description, Language Prescription, and Language Planning.

Bruthiaux, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ453017

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Language Description, Language Prescription, and Language Planning.

Bruthiaux, Paul

Language Problems and Language Planning, v16 n3 p221-34 Fall 1992

A paradox is discussed that underlies the aims of linguists who attempt to influence, deliberately and systematically, the linguistic behavior of a community, while trying to avoid charges of prescriptivism. A balance between promoting feasible economic units and preserving linguistic diversity is advocated. (57 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Language Maintenance, Language Planning, Language Standardization, Language Usage, Multilingualism, National Norms, Official Languages, Policy Formation, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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