Abstract
Languages play an essential role in the vitality of officially bilingual regions. An example of this can be seen in the province of Friesland, which, with its official languages Frisian and Dutch, is a natural language laboratory for studying multilingualism (Duarte, 2020). As in other bilingual or multilingual regions, the linguistic mosaic of Friesland has become increasingly complex due to the recent arrival of a significant number of residents with a migration background (Duarte & Günther-van der Meij, 2018a), which is often reflected in an increase in diversity, also in education. Schools in Friesland often pay extra attention to the demands of regional (Frisian), national (Dutch) and foreign languages in the curriculum (especially English in primary education), but are now increasingly faced with the need to accommodate a growing diversity of languages and cultural backgrounds in education.
| Translated title of the contribution | The essential role of languages in bilingual regions |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Title of host publication | Vital regions |
| Subtitle of host publication | de kracht van onderzoek en maatschappelijke verbinding |
| Editors | Janneke Metselaar, Jacqueline Rietveld, Avelien Haan, Roland Jan Kuipers, Fokko Bosker |
| Place of Publication | Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Publisher | Uitgeverij Boiten boekprojecten |
| Pages | 236-253 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789083087016 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bilingual education
- minority languages
- regional languages
- multilingualism
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