The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages
The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages

Author: Jean-Marie Woehrling

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9287155720

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The Charter is the only European legal instrument specifically designed to protect and promote regional or minority languages, making it the legal reference framework throughout Europe. This publication sets out an article by article commentary on the charter by one of Europe's leading experts on regional or minority languages, in order to explain the control mechanism's conclusions and to enable critical assessment of them.

Language Policy Evaluation and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages
Language Policy Evaluation and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

Author: F. Grin

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2003-08-19

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 0230502660

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This book proposes an innovative treatment of minority language policies, by looking at them as policy options that can be methodically evaluated. The author applies the analytical concepts and technical tools of policy analysis to guide the reader through a step-by-step application of notions such as effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, with particular reference to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The thrust of this book is deeply interdisciplinary, and links the evaluation exercise to sociolinguistic, political and legal considerations.

Shaping Language Rights
Shaping Language Rights

Author: Alba Nogueira López

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 555

ISBN-13: 9287174083

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The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages protects and promotes traditionally used regional or minority languages in Europe.This volume provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Charter in light of the monitoring work done by the Committee of Experts since 2001. An article-by-article commentary by legal experts examines the meaning and implications of the provisions of the Charter and studies best practice and shortcomings in its implementation by states parties.

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages and the French Dilemma
The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages and the French Dilemma

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9789287152145

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The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages has been in force since 1998, but in France it has caused a heated debate and it has not been ratified. The questions raised include: should French regional languages be afforded protection? Is there a danger that their protection could lead to an assertion of regional identity that could threaten the cohesiveness of the state? Is there a threat to the official language? Can applying the principles of the charter, without going through the ratification process, effectively protect regional or minority languages? This colloquy sought to provide answers to these questions.

The Other Languages of Europe
The Other Languages of Europe

Author: Guus Extra

Publisher: Multilingual Matters

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9781853595097

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The book offers demographic, sociolinguistic, and educational perspectives on the status of both regional and immigrant languages in Europe and in a wider international context. From a cross-national point of view, empirical evidence on the status of these other languages of multicultural Europe is brought together in a combined frame of reference.

Language Policy and Conflict Prevention
Language Policy and Conflict Prevention

Author: Iryna Ulasiuk

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2018-04-10

Total Pages: 327

ISBN-13: 9004357750

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Language policy can promote stability. For many individuals and groups, language is a key component of identity, and threats to it can raise tensions. Respect for linguistic rights, whilst also considering a state’s need to maintain cohesion, reduces conflict potential. The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities promotes functional solutions to such contentious issues, and the Oslo Recommendations regarding the Linguistic Rights of National Minorities address these challenges. This book analyses the components of a balanced legal and policy framework on language use, with a view to preventing conflict. In addition to reviewing the work of the OSCE HCNM in this area, it also draws upon the expertise of other international organisations and leading academics working in this field. See inside the book.

From Theory to Practice
From Theory to Practice

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9789287150448

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The conference provided participants with the opportunity to take the pulse of regional or minority languages, not only where the charter has been ratified and is presently being implemented, but also where states are preparing for future signature and ratification. The role of local and regional authorities in the context of the charter was recognised and it was emphasised that they could contribute significantly to its success. Finally, certain legal aspects of the charter were examined, including the extent of its flexibility as a legal instrument and the mandate and structure of the commit.

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages
The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9789287166715

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The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages is one of the key conventions of the Council of Europe. Its aim is to protect and promote the linguistic diversity in each of the states parties. it is a unique legal instrument, The only one in the world specifically devoted To The protection and promotion of minority languages. The charter being a rather complex instrument, this document aims at providing a user-friendly compilation of basic texts on how the charter operates and how its monitoring mechanism works. This compilation is therefore addressed not only to government experts and central, local and regional authorities of the states parties To The charter, but also to representatives of regional or minority language speakers, non-governmental organisations, students, researchers and anyone else interested in the protection and promotion of minority languages.

The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages
The European Charter for Regional Or Minority Languages

Author: Dónall Ó Riagáin

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9789287163332

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This publication considers the charter for Regional or Minority Languages from a legal perspective. It illustrates the charter ratification process in individual states, presents implementation case studies for some states parties, assesses the influence of this instrument on domestic law and the legal implications of non-compliance. Some papers also explore more general issues surrounding the charter, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of a broad interpretation of the undertakings of states parties and looking at the challenge of adapting this instrument to a changing society.