This chapter explains the concepts of indicator, indicator system, and information system. It clarifies why indicators are central in the implementation and monitoring of language policy. It presents the methodology to decompose a complex concept into more constitutive dimensions and then into quantifiable indicators. It discusses the most important properties of a good indicator and indicator system. It presents some existing experiences in the use of indicators in LPP from different countries. Finally, this chapter shows how to apply indicators to the study of language policies promoting linguistic vitality of minority languages, and policies aimed at reducing linguistic unease.
Gazzola, M., Iannaccaro, G. (2023). Indicators in language policy and planning. In M. Gazzola, F. Grin, L. Cardinal, K. Heugh (a cura di), The Routledge Handbook of Language Policy and Planning (pp. 331-347). Abingdon on-Thames: : Routledge [10.4324/9780429448843-27].
Indicators in language policy and planning
Iannaccaro, G
2023
Abstract
This chapter explains the concepts of indicator, indicator system, and information system. It clarifies why indicators are central in the implementation and monitoring of language policy. It presents the methodology to decompose a complex concept into more constitutive dimensions and then into quantifiable indicators. It discusses the most important properties of a good indicator and indicator system. It presents some existing experiences in the use of indicators in LPP from different countries. Finally, this chapter shows how to apply indicators to the study of language policies promoting linguistic vitality of minority languages, and policies aimed at reducing linguistic unease.
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