
Language and National Identity
Comparing France and Sweden
Leigh Oakes(Author)
John Benjamins Publishing Co
Published on 31. December 2001
Book
Hardback
305 pages
978-90-272-1848-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book re-examines the relationship between language and national identity. Unlike many previous studies, it employs a comparative approach: France and Sweden have been chosen as case studies both for their
similarities (e.g. both are member states of the European Union) as well as their important differences (e.g. France subscribes in principle to a civic model of national identity, whereas the basis of Swedish identity is
undeniably ethnic). It is precisely differences such as these which allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the ethnolinguistic implications of some of the major challenges currently facing France, Sweden and other European countries: regionalism, immigration, European integration and globalization.The present volume benefits from the use of a multidisciplinary approach, and differs from others on the market because of the variety of methods of inquiry used. A series of societal analyses is complemented by an empirical
component, bringing a more grounded understanding to the issue of language and national identity.
similarities (e.g. both are member states of the European Union) as well as their important differences (e.g. France subscribes in principle to a civic model of national identity, whereas the basis of Swedish identity is
undeniably ethnic). It is precisely differences such as these which allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the ethnolinguistic implications of some of the major challenges currently facing France, Sweden and other European countries: regionalism, immigration, European integration and globalization.The present volume benefits from the use of a multidisciplinary approach, and differs from others on the market because of the variety of methods of inquiry used. A series of societal analyses is complemented by an empirical
component, bringing a more grounded understanding to the issue of language and national identity.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 164 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-272-1848-3 (9789027218483)
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Content
1. Preface; 2. Acknowledgements; 3. 1. Introduction; 4. 2. Basic concepts; 5. 3. Theoretical framework; 6. 4. Language and national identity: A general perspective; 7. 5. Language and national identity in the national arena; 8. 6. Language and national identity in the European arena; 9. 7. Language and national identity in the global arena; 10. 8. Language and national identity in France and Sweden: A survey; 11. 9. Conclusion; 12. Notes; 13. Appendix A: Questionnaire in French; 14. Appendix B: Questionnaire in Swedish; 15. References; 16. Index of subjects; 17. Index of names