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ERIC Number: EJ514895
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0272-2690
NHK and Japanese Language Policy.
Carroll, Tessa
Language Problems and Language Planning, v19 n3 p271-93 Fall 1995
Argues that the language planning role of Japan's public broadcasting organization, NHK, is considerable, although neglected. The article overviews broadcasting, language policy, organization, and history and focuses on NHK's role in establishing and disseminating the standard language. NHK is perceived as an arbiter of language standards. (51 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Foreign Countries, Japanese, Language Acquisition, Language Planning, Language Standardization, Policy Formation, Public Opinion, Public Policy, Role Perception, Television, Television Viewing, Uncommonly Taught Languages
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Japan