Synopses & Reviews
This book addresses the current suitation of community languages in Australia, analysing which are spoken, by whom, and whereabouts.
Synopsis
Without even considering the 150 Aboriginal languages still spoken, Australia has an unparalleled mix of languages other than English in common usage, languages often described by the term 'community'. Drawing on census data and other statistics, this book addresses the current suitation of community languages in Australia, analysing which are spoken, by whom, and whereabouts.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-287) and index.
Table of Contents
List of tables; List of graphs; Preface; 1. Australia between monolingualism and multilingualism; 2. Distribution and maintenance of community languages in Australia; 3. The use of community languages in Australia; 4. Structural and typological aspects of community languages; 5. The formulation and implementation of language policies; Appendix; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.