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Introduction	The globalized world of today, facilitated by technological advancements, has fostered diverse language policies, often conflicting due to varying societal wishes and motivations. These policies are deeply entwined with power dynamics and inequality issues. This week, we delve into bilingualism within the framework of language policy. The term “language policy” refers to a complex and contentious idea that includes coordinated initiatives to affect language choice, structure, and acquisition. It entails legal, administrative, or legislative measures that establish language rights, skill development, and usage. Language components, such as encouraging “good” language and restricting “bad” language, are included in language policy, which goes beyond language specifics. It can be found either overtly or covertly in institutional rules or conventions, especially in the educational system where choosing the right teaching materials is essential. Standardized varieties, language classifications, and language functions are all shaped by language policy. Monolingual requires the use of only one language in all contexts, such as government, business, and education.

Introduction

The globalized world of today, facilitated by technological advancements, has fostered diverse language policies, often conflicting due to varying societal wishes and motivations. These policies are deeply entwined with power dynamics and inequality issues. This week, we delve into bilingualism within the framework of language policy. The term “language policy” refers to a complex and contentious idea that includes coordinated initiatives to affect language choice, structure, and acquisition. It entails legal, administrative, or legislative measures that establish language rights, skill development, and usage. Language components, such as encouraging “good” language and restricting “bad” language, are included in language policy, which goes beyond language specifics. It can be found either overtly or covertly in institutional rules or conventions, especially in the educational system where choosing the right teaching materials is essential. Standardized varieties, language classifications, and language functions are all shaped by language policy. Monolingual requires the use of only one language in all contexts, such as government, business, and education.