A model of Language-Group Interaction and Evolution Including Language Acquisition Planning

John Wyburn, John Hayward

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Abstract

A model of language-group interaction as modified by deliberate language acquisition planning (LAP) is given. The behavior of the model while LAP measures are in force (First Regime or Regime 1) is distinguished from the longer term when natural interaction is re-established (Second Regime or Regime 2). Both regimes are subclassified into scenarios according to inherent long-term behavior, and an attempt is made to classify real-world examples of LAP and natural interaction in terms of these. Conclusions are drawn regarding the assumptions of LAP, and the use of the model in the allocation of resources to LAP initiatives.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167 - 200
Number of pages33
JournalJournal of Mathematical Sociology
Volume34
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jul 2010

Keywords

  • bilingualism
  • language acquisition
  • language death
  • language planning
  • mathematics
  • modeling

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