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Concept

language promotion

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Language promotion is a multidisciplinary field investigating the intentional efforts and strategies employed by individuals, groups, or institutions to enhance the status, use, and acquisition of a specific language or languages. This concept encompasses policies, planning, and practical actions aimed at increasing a language's visibility, functionality, and transmission across various domains, often focusing on revitalization, maintenance, or expansion in the face of linguistic competition or decline. Its significance lies in its role in shaping linguistic landscapes, influencing language vitality, and impacting social, cultural, and political dynamics related to language use and identity.

Top Authors

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RM

University of Cape Town

JB

Tilburg University

WW

North Carolina State University

KB

Ghent University

GD

Top Institutions

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University of Cape Town

Rondebosch, South Africa

North-West University

Potchefstroom, South Africa

University of the Western Cape

Cape Town, South Africa

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Durban, South Africa

Stanford University

Stanford, United States