Multilingualism in the European Union: A Challenge or a Chance? Cover Image

Le multilinguisme : un défi ou une opportunité pour l’union européenne
Multilingualism in the European Union: A Challenge or a Chance?

Author(s): Katarzyna Kwiek
Subject(s): Applied Linguistics
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: multilingualism;language policy;European Union;

Summary/Abstract: Multilingualism is a value that the European Union has been protecting and supporting since its creation. The principle of equality of the official languages of the Union becomes the proof of respect that the Community has towards all cultures and national identities of the member-countries citizens. Yet, this value has attracted much criticism. We decided to analyze the phenomenon of multilingualism in the Union, asking after Milian I Massana: is it a myth or reality (2002: 47)?

  • Issue Year: 63/2015
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 53-67
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: French