An Introduction to Language Planning

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A systematic effort to address

communication issues in society by studying languages/dialects and

creating a policy on their form, selection, and use.

(3)

Status Planning

raise the prestige of a variety selected for use as an official

or national language

Corpus Planning

Refers to changes or

standardization of certain

elements of the language.

Acquisition Planning

ensure the language continues to be used

by children and to increase the number

of its users as much as possible.

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The language of a political, cultural and social unit, generally developed and

used as a symbol of national unity.

Example: Guaraní is the national language of Paraguay, and Swahili is

the national language of Tanzania.

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A language used for government business with a primarily utilitarian rather than symbolic function.

Example: Swahili and English are both official

languages in Tanzania but only Swahili is the national language.

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A systematic description of language, usually as part of a process of standardisa tion. This is

usually achieved through the production of

grammars and dictionaries and sometimes also pronunciation manuals.

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