ABSTRACT
English is firmly rooted in Flemish academia, in spite of restrictions imposed by the Flemish government. The government’s language policy is informed by the view that Dutch (Flanders’ official language) should be promoted and that the use of languages other than Dutch should be managed carefully. Yet English has become the dominant ‘other’ language in Flemish higher education, including as an additional medium of instruction. Even though English is widely used, it is also a matter of public debate, touching on issues concerning identity, equality, and justice. In comparison with the Netherlands, the Englishization of higher education remains fairly limited, yet English is far more prominent in the north of Belgium (Dutch-speaking Flanders) than in the south (French-speaking Wallonia).
