On coming to our census: A layman's guide to demolinguistics
Year:
1990
Author :
Volume and number:
, 11
Collection:
, 1-2
Journal:
, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development
Pages :
, 57-76
Abstract
In this paper, I will provide a layout of a demographic approach to the study of linguistic minorities (now in somewhat esoteric circles known as demolinguistics).
After the specification of a conceptual framework, I will discuss the main analytical issues, particular data needs and research possibilities. On the basis of empirical results from Canada and Finland, I will illustrate the potential of the demolinguistic approach for the study of second‐language acquisition, language maintenance and shift pertaining to linguistic minorities. Finally, I will show how this approach can assist us in assessing the relative contributions of fertility, mortality, nuptiality, migration and language shift to the survival or decline of minority language communities.
After the specification of a conceptual framework, I will discuss the main analytical issues, particular data needs and research possibilities. On the basis of empirical results from Canada and Finland, I will illustrate the potential of the demolinguistic approach for the study of second‐language acquisition, language maintenance and shift pertaining to linguistic minorities. Finally, I will show how this approach can assist us in assessing the relative contributions of fertility, mortality, nuptiality, migration and language shift to the survival or decline of minority language communities.
Theme :
DemographyFrancophones Outside QuebecLinguistic minoritiesLanguage Statistics
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