Respecting Linguistic Diversity in the European Union
University of the Basque Country
After the accession of ten new member-states in 2004, the number of official EU languages increased from eleven to twenty. In 2005, the Council of the European Union decided to expand the existing legal framework for Irish and for other languages, such as Basque, Catalan and Galician, which are official in all or part of the territory of a given member-state. On 1 January 2007 Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU, increasing the number of official EU languages still further. This book addresses the challenge of respecting linguistic diversity within the EU and is intended as an introduction to the issue for those not already familiar with EU law. It also provides an analysis of the potential of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union to enhance respect for linguistic diversity. Each chapter has been written by a recognised expert in the field. The appendices bring together the basic legal norms relating to linguistic diversity within EU institutions.
[Studies in World Language Problems, 2]
2008.
viii, 269 pp.
Publishing status: Available
Hardbound – Available
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9789027228338
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105.00
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158.00
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9789027291325
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105.00
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Table of Contents
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Preface
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vii–viii
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Introduction: Respecting linguistic diversity in the European Union
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1–13
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Part 1. Factual and theoretical approaches
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15
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17–46
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47–72
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73–83
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85–103
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Part 2. Protection of linguistic diversity in EU law
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105
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107–122
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123–143
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145–173
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175–190
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191–229
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Appendix
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231–260
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Contributors
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261–263
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Index
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265–269
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Quotes
“[...] this work provides valuable new insights and is a must for all those involved in the formulation or implementation of EU language policy.”
Seán Ó Riain,
Web Translation Unit, in DGTinfo No. 526 (2010)
“[...] an important publication which provides valuable information and insights to sociolinguists interested in the challenges of linguistic diversity in Europe, particularly the protection of linguistic diversity in EU law.”
Pia Lane, in the Journal of Sociolinguistics, Vol. 14:3 (2010)
“A good primer on language rights in Europe and a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in European multilingualism.”
Francis M. Hult, in Language Problems & Language Planning Vol. 33:3 (2009)
“[...] il volume in commento fornirà ancora per molto tempo un'utilissima base di riflessione e di consultazione [...]”
Francesco Palermo, in Diritto Pubblico Comparato ed Europeo, No. III (2008)
“As the new Treaty slopes towards final ratification, and minds turn to the impact of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, it is not just lawyers or linguists who will seek answers, but a broad spectrum of those interested in European studies, and his book (which includes a helpful appendix setting out all relevant Treaty and other provisions) will be an important guide to the new environment.”
Daithí Mac Síthigh, University of East Anglia, UK, in the Journal of Common Market Studies, Vol. 46:5 (2008)
“[...] this is an appealing book and whoever is interested in the field at stake is well advised to purchase and read it. It brings together pieces by well known and widely recognised experts.”
Gabriel von Toggenburg, European Academy, Bolzano, in European Law Review, Vol. 34 (2009)
“[...] aquesta obra ofereix una visió prou completa dels diferents vessant que planteja el reconeixement de la diversitat lingüística, tant del context polític i social com, sobretot, del marc jurídic que en fa possible la defensa.”
Ferran Armengol i Ferrer, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain, in Revista de Llengua i Dret, No. 50 (2008)
“Das Buch stellt einen wichtigen Beitrag zur laufenden Diskussion dar.”
Max Doppelbauer, in Europa Ethnica, Heft 3-4 (2009)
Subjects
Benjamins Subject classification
BIC Subject
CFB: Sociolinguistics
BISAC Subject
LAN009000: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics
U.S. Library of Congress Control Number: 2007036244