ABSTRACT
English-Only Europe? explores the role of languages in the process of European integration.
Languages are central to the development of an integrated Europe. The way in which the European Union deals with multilingualism has serious implications for both individual member countries and international relations.
In this book, Robert Phillipson considers whether the contemporary expansion of English represents a serious threat to other European languages. After exploring the implications of current policies, Phillipson argues the case for more active language policies to safeguard a multilingual Europe. Drawing on examples of countries with explicit language policies such as Canada and South Africa, the book sets out Phillipson's vision of an inclusive language policy for Europe, and describes how it can be attained.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|2 pages
European Council conclusions: Linguistic diversity and multilingualism in the EU, 1995
chapter 2|4 pages
Resolution of the Council of the European Union: The promotion of linguistic diversity and language learning in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European Year of Languages 2001
part 3|1 pages
Declaration on the Enlargement of the European Union, 2001 Allocation of seats in the European Parliament, and weighted votes in the Council of a 27-member EU
