Abstract
This chapter presents focuses on the area of language policy in business. It discusses the relevance and effectiveness of strategies aiming toward bilingual Gaelic/English practices in workplace environments that address the need for capacity to work in two languages. The strategies under consideration are: translation services, as well as training & development. This chapter concludes with general recommendations for how the example of strategies used in Gaelic language policies can inform the development of policies in other areas.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Exploring the Dynamics of Multilingualism |
Editors | Anne-Claude Berthoud, François Grin, Georges Lüdi |
Place of Publication | Amsterdam |
Publisher | John Benjamins Publishing |
Pages | 121-138 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789027271732 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789027200563 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- miltilingualism
- Gaelic
- language planning
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences