Language in Canada

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511620829

Language in Canada provides an up-to-date account of the linguistic and cultural situation in Canada, primarily from a sociolinguistic perspective. The strong central theme connecting language with group and identity will offer insights into the current linguistic and cultural tension in Canada. The book provides comprehensive accounts of the original 'charter' languages, French and English, as well as the aboriginal and immigrant varieties which now contribute to the overall picture. It explains how they came into contact - and sometimes into conflict - and looks at the many ways in which they weave themselves through and around the Canadian social fabric. The public policy issues, particularly official bilingualism and educational policy and language, are also given extensive coverage. Non-specialists as well as linguists will find in this volume, a companion to Language in Australia, Language in the USA and Language in the British Isles, an indispensable guide and reference to the linguistic heritage of Canada.

"...an exceptionally well-detailed and well-documented overview of language issues in Canada...informative and interesting to read...accurate, honest, and immensely sensitive to the day-to-day Canadian situation. As a result, it is a wonderful compendium for national and international scholars, students, or even laypeople interested in the subject." Anthropological Linguistics

"This is a magnificent book. It will become a prominent item for anyone dealing with language in Canada." John D. Vries, CJS Online

"...this is a book full of fascinating information..." Monica Heller, Language in Society

"...this book nevertheless evinces a remarkable commonness of purpose and execution...[Edwards] has succeeded in putting together a work of significant value and interest." Canadian Journal of Linguistics

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of figures
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List of maps
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Notes on contributors
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1 - Canada
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Introduction
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- By John Edwards
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1 - The foundations
pp 13-35
- By William F. MacKey
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2 - The fading Canadian duality
pp 36-60
- By Charles Castonguay
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3 - Official bilingualism: from the 1960s to the 1990s
pp 61-83
- By Kenneth McRae
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4 - Official multiculturalism
pp 84-101
- By John Berry
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5 - Language in education: bridging educational policy and social psychological research
pp 102-124
- By Kimberly A. Noels, Richard Clément
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6 - Aboriginal languages: history
pp 125-143
- By Eung-Do Cook
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7 - Aboriginal languages: current status
pp 144-159
- By Lynn Drapeau
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8 - French: Canadian varieties
pp 160-176
- By Robert A. Papen
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9 - French in Quebec
pp 177-201
- By Philippe Barbaud
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10 - French in New Brunswick
pp 202-225
- By Réal Allard, Rodrigue Landry
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11 - French outside New Brunswick and Quebec
pp 226-251
- By Raymond Mougeon
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12 - English: Canadian varieties
pp 252-272
- By J. K. Chambers
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13 - English Quebec
pp 273-292
- By Gary Caldwell
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14 - The teaching of international languages
pp 293-304
- By Jim Cummins
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15 - French immersion in Canada
pp 305-325
- By Fred Genesee
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16 - Language in Newfoundland
pp 326-340
- By Sandra Clarke
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17 - Language in Prince Edward Island
pp 341-353
- By T. K. Pratt
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18 - Language in Nova Scotia
pp 354-371
- By Ronald Cosper
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19 - Language in New Brunswick
pp 372-383
- By Robert M. Leavitt
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20 - Language in Quebec: aboriginal and heritage varieties
pp 384-398
- By Josiane F. Hamers, Kirsten M. Hummel
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21 - Language in Ontario
pp 399-413
- By Ruth King
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22 - Language in Manitoba
pp 414-423
- By Leo Driedger
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