A comprehensive introduction to language policy, covering theoretical foundations, language planning, and the social and political aspects shaping language policy worldwide. It addresses issues such as multilingualism, language rights, and language maintenance.
"This book applies Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to second language (L2) education, emphasizing the 'pedagogical imperative'—the inseparable connection between theory and practice. Through empirical studies and classroom applications, the authors present a praxis-oriented model for language teaching, featuring concepts such as the Zone of Proximal Development, Dynamic Assessment, and System…