The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language
Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used in some Welsh schools during...
Language Policy
Are There Two Norwegian Languages?
Most people may be surprised to learn that there are two Norwegian languages: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Not dialects, mind you, but officially recognized and taught...
The Politics of Language: The Coexistence of Spanish and Catalan in Spain
Language, by nature, serves as a medium for communication, conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and culture. However, language can also reflect political power dynamics, personal and...