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This task is focused on the study of language policy and planning, and of social identity. you are asked to investigate issues related to language policy and planning in Ireland.
AIM: to contextualise the language policy and planning associated with Ireland, and to identify some of the issues involved (for institutions and groups etc.) through collection and critical evaluation of a range of sources.
You need to establish first what are or have been the language issues in Ireland. Are they related to government-imposed monolingualism policies, strident nationalism, an acceptance of two or three major languages, the revival of a threatened language, cultural or political dominance or what? You will then research the history of the language issues for this country and compile a list of sources(There are three in the attachment and you need at least 3 more.). Sources should include academic references (including books, book chapters and journal articles) related to the history of language policy and planning in your assigned country. In addition, you may also include extra material like government documents, educational material, web material, and media texts related to relevant status and corpus planning issues.
Then use the information from the bibliography along with your own research and insight to discuss the extent to which factors related to social identity have shaped the language choices and policy in Ireland.
Then , here is your writing task.
The Report writing
THE TASK: You are asked to write up your findings in a much more detailed way, exploring the issues raised in my presentation(it is based on the Annotated Bibliography )and developing the material in the annotated bibliography through further research. identify the crucial factors underpinning the language policy and planning for Ireland. To do this, you will need to examine the existing policy, trace its history and development and consider the political context. You will need to take account of the general theory behind language policy and social identity.
Your report is to be a critical evaluation of the extent to which social identity has been a motivating factor in the implementation of language policies in Ireland
You are expected to refer to the work listed in the Bibliography augmented with extra material that you yourself find related to language policy and planning theory, and social identity theory. You will need to compile a Works Consulted according to MLA Style.
1500 words.
Keywords: Gaelic ,Ireland
MARKING CRITERIA FOR THE TASK
• your understanding of the theory and concepts related to language policy and planning (4 marks)
• your understanding of social identity theory and concepts (3 marks)
• your critical appraisal of the policy used in your assigned country or region (7 marks)
• your ability to use the socio-historical context of your assigned country/ language in your appraisal (5 marks)
• evidence of extensive, thoughtful research (4 marks)
• your ability to analyse and incorporate research findings meaningfully (4 marks)
• your written style, structure and presentation (including your use of MLA style) (3 marks)
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