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Peer reviewedRidler, Neil B.; Pons-Ridler, Suzanne – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1984
Uses simple economic analysis to describe the market for French as an international language, and as an official language of Canada. Both internationally and within Canada, French is threatened by English, which has prompted government intervention in the form of influencing the yield of and the demand for French. (SL)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Awareness, Economic Research, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedPons-Ridler, Suzanne; Ridler, Neil B. – Language Sciences, 1989
Examines two approaches to official bilingual programs in Canada, personality and territorial, applying economic analysis to language planning. Territoriality is suggested as a means of protecting threatened linguistic minorities and assisting them in retaining their cultural identity. (Author/OD)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Economic Research, English, Foreign Countries
