Australia's Language Potential
Author | : Michael G. Clyne |
Publisher | : University of New South Wales |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 0868407275 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780868407272 |
Rating | : 4/5 (272 Downloads) |
Download or read book Australia's Language Potential written by Michael G. Clyne and published by University of New South Wales. This book was released on 2005 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is a country with a wide diversity of languages in a world in which there are more multilinguals than monolinguals. This book explores the paradox of a nation rich in language resources yet characterised by monolingual thinking. It illustrates the ways in which language resources can be consolidated and developed for universal benefit.