Research from the EU-funded MIME project has rejected the idea that reducing the number of official EU languages would be more effective, efficient and inclusive. Rather, they argue that such a policy would exclude approximately ...
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2016
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Indonesia is a major refugee transit country in Southeast Asia. As of May 2023, Indonesia hosted at least 12,704 refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, Iraq and Sudan. Almost 30% are children.
Education
Sep 1, 2023
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Research in languages other than English is critically important for biodiversity conservation and is shockingly under-utilized globally, according to an international research team.
Environment
Mar 17, 2023
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Imagine getting a sudden boost in status at work that changes you from a largely ignored worker to someone that others turn to for advice and help.
Social Sciences
Jun 16, 2015
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Language and social identity have been making headlines recently. Last month, Air Canada's CEO Michael Rousseau faced scrutiny over not knowing French—his language deficit is helping support Bill 96 in Québec (which seeks ...
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2021
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The European Union has 27 member countries and 23 official languages, but its official business is carried out primarily in one language — English. Yet the striking findings of a new study show that barely a third of ...
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2012
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An estimated 280 million people in India, as well as 280 million in China, regularly speak English. If ASEAN and other Asian countries are included, the tally reaches an astonishing 800 million people now using "Asian Englishes" ...
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2021
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In August 2022, Statistics Canada released the latest census data on languages in Canada. According to the data, over nine million people—or one in four Canadians—has a mother tongue other than English or French (a record ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2023
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A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritized girls in the U.K.—with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2023
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