For far too long the Bosnian Muslims have been denied their identity. This is evident in the name of the language we are supposed to be speaking. Where do you see 'Muslim' or 'Bosnian' in 'Serbo-Croat ...

The languages referred to as "Bosnian" "Croatian" and "Serbian" are one common language, albeit with different dialects. Perhaps the best classification for these languages would be "Shtokavski ...

Taiwanese was the language of everyday life in Taiwan until the KMT Party under Chiang Kai-shek came to power in 1949. Then martial law was enforced, the use of Taiwanese was banned, and Mandarin ...

The relationship between language and ethnic identity has long occupied a central place in social, cultural and political thought. It is a relationship that is at once intimate and complex – uniting ...

Language is once again a major issue in the city-state. English’s progress risks weakening other languages, starting with Chinese, the largest mother tongue group. Policies to promote bilingualism are ...