Multilingualism and Education for Democracy |
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| Authors: | Heidi Biseth |
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| Institution: | (1) Oslo University College, P.O. Box 4 St. Olavs Plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway |
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| Abstract: | This essay attempts to show the importance of linguistic issues in education for democracy and the close relationship between democracy and multilingualism. Increasingly nation-states are having to adapt to linguistic diversity within their borders and to recognize that democracy requires the participation of all citizens, including those belonging to linguistic minorities. Democracy also requires that all linguistic groups share a sense of community. The author argues the need for educational policies that address these challenges. |
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