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Peer reviewedHarrison, Godfrey – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1980
Outlines the current language situation in Singapore in relation to demographic and political changes. Reasons are given for the preeminence of English and the push for Mandarin Chinese as the official language. The role of Premier Lee Kwan Yew and the media in propounding the Republic language policy is discussed. (Author/PJM)
Descriptors: Chinese, English, Language Attitudes, Language Planning
Peer reviewedHarrison, Godfrey – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1997
Discusses accounts of events and pressures influencing the British government's Welsh Office to set up the "Council for the Welsh Language," and reviews the council's composition, tasks, and achievements. Findings indicate that the council was even-handed in its promotion of activities to support Welsh and satisfied the middle ground of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Language Attitudes, Language Maintenance, Official Languages
