Bilingualism and Malay Language Planning in Singapore
Bilingualism and Malay Language Planning in Singapore

Author: Dr. Mohamed Aidil Subhan

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore

Published: 2018-04-20

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 154374592X

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This book details concerns, both perceived and real, among the Malay language community against a background of language shift and changing attitudes toward the language as a result of the bilingual policy and to analyze the impact of the English-knowing and Mandarin-led bilingual system. This research will list selected educational review reports and relate it to its impact on Malay language planning and offer a response in terms of pedagogical approaches required to address the changing demographics and language shift among Malay language learners.

Issues in Malay Language Planning: Heart Truths
Issues in Malay Language Planning: Heart Truths

Author: Mohamed Aidil Subhan

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore

Published: 2020-03-27

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 154375743X

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In this latest book, Mohamed Aidil Subhan rallies together young practitioners and researchers of the Malay Language who were born post-independence Singapore. This is the first ever collection of research on issues affecting Malay Language planning that is written by Malay Language educators themselves, thus the title “Heart Truths”. This collection of writings will give a different perspective of the issues based on sound theoretical framework. Subsequently, the editor has reserved a portion, albeit small, of the book for contributors to give their perspective of what the future holds and what can be done to ensure the continued survival of the language post SG100. Therefore, this book is not only meant to be read today looking back at what has transpired, but is also meant for future readers especially in 2065 when they look back and research on Malay Language planning from SG50 to SG100. This book will be a documentation of firsts, detailing not only about the past, but also of our wishes for the future. The contributing writers may not be able to see their contribution bear fruit but their writings and wishes will be judged by those who will be reading this book in 2065.

Bilingualism and National Development
Bilingualism and National Development

Author: Gary M. Jones

Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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The majority of cases in this book lean towards those countries which view bilingualism as a positive, sometimes necessary, feature of national development.

Multilingual Singapore
Multilingual Singapore

Author: Ritu Jain

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 1000386929

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This volume brings together researchers whose analysis and insights provide a comprehensive and up-to-date account of Singapore’s rich linguistic diversity. Applying a combination of descriptive, empirical, and theoretical approaches, the authors investigate not only official languages such as English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil, but also minority languages such as the Chinese vernaculars and South Asian and Austronesian languages. The chapters in this volume trace the historical development, contemporary status, and functions of these languages, as well as potential scenarios for the future. Exploring the tension between language policies and linguistic realities in Singapore, the contributions in this volume capture the shifting educational, political, and societal priorities of the community through its past and contemporary present.

Languages in the Malaysian Education System
Languages in the Malaysian Education System

Author: Asmah Haji Omar

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-12-16

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1317364228

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This book provides an overview of language education in Malaysia, covering topics such as the evolution of the education system from pre-independence days to the present time, to the typology of schools, and the public philosophy behind every policy made in the teaching of languages. The book consists of chapters devoted to the teaching of languages that form separate strands but are at the same time connected to each other within the education system. These chapters discuss: Implementing the national language policy in education institutions English in language education policies and planning in Malaysia Chinese and Tamil language education in Malaysia Teaching of indigenous Malaysian languages The role of translation in education in Malaysia It also discusses the development of language which enables the national language, Malay, to fulfil its role as the main medium of education up to the tertiary level. This book will be of interest to researchers studying language planning, teacher education and the sociology of education, particularly, within the Malaysian context.

Language Choice in Postcolonial Law
Language Choice in Postcolonial Law

Author: Richard Powell

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-02-24

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 981151173X

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This book discusses multilingual postcolonial common law, focusing on Malaysia’s efforts to shift the language of law from English to Malay, and weighing the pros and cons of planned language shift as a solution to language-based disadvantage before the law in jurisdictions where the majority of citizens lack proficiency in the traditional legal medium. Through analysis of legislation and policy documents, interviews with lawyers, law students and law lecturers, and observations of court proceedings and law lectures, the book reflects on what is entailed in changing the language of the law. It reviews the implications of societal bilingualism for postcolonial justice systems, and raises an important question for language planners to consider: if the language of the law is changed, what else about the law changes?

Bilingualism
Bilingualism

Author: Jean-Marc Dewaele

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781853596254

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The papers in this volume have been written by leading scholars in the field of bilingualism and deal with individual bilingualism, societal and educational phenomena, addressing issues such as bilingual usage, acquisition, teaching, and language planning and policy. The volume's major asset lies in its diversity, not only in depth of investigation and in topical variety but also in the range of languages and geographical regions covered. Another important feature of the volume is its multidisciplinary perspective. Among the contributors are linguists, sociologists, psychologists and sociolinguists.