An introduction: Language Management Theory in Language Policy and Planning

In these introductory remarks, the authors deal with the metaphors “top-down”, “bottom-up” and related concepts in the Language Policy and Planning research. Furthermore, they sketch out the position of Language Management Theory in this field of study and characterize “language management” in vario...

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Published in:International journal of the sociology of language 2015-03, Vol.2015 (232), p.1-12
Main Authors: Nekvapil, Jiří, Sherman, Tamah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
language management
Language Management Theory
Language Policy and Planning
organized management
simple management
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Summary:In these introductory remarks, the authors deal with the metaphors “top-down”, “bottom-up” and related concepts in the Language Policy and Planning research. Furthermore, they sketch out the position of Language Management Theory in this field of study and characterize “language management” in various research traditions. Afterward, the main features of Language Management Theory are presented with emphasis placed on the relationship between “simple” and “organized” language management. Finally, these features are illustrated on the individual contributions to this special issue.
ISSN:0165-2516
1613-3668
DOI:10.1515/ijsl-2014-0039