Language Policy (Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics)

Language Policy Provides A Detailed Overview Of The Theories, Concepts, Research Methods, And Findings In One Accessible Source. The Author Reviews The Latest Developments In Research Methods, And Proposes New Methodological, Theoretical, And Conceptual Directions. This Book Provides Guidance For Doing Language Policy Research And Specific Research Projects Are Proposed. A Major Focus Of The Book Is How Language Policies Impact Educational And Community Practices And How Language Policy Researchers Make Connections Between Macro Level Language Policy Texts And Discourses And Micro Level Language Practices In Schools And Communities. Laying The Groundwork: Definitions, Theories, And Concepts -- Findings -- Research Language Policy. David Cassels Johnson, Washington State University, Usa. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.