The relationship between economy and language is thought to be key to language
revitalisation efforts, although the nature of the relationship is often discussed only in …

The media represent an area of priority in sociolinguistics. Given their relevance within
modern societies, the presence, use and symbolization of multilingualism in the media has …

This thesis sets out to explore the under-researched field of New Zealand's Pacific media to
yield insights into Pacific media and audiences, and what makes media 'ethnic'. It draws on …

Minority ethnic media play a unique role in preserving the languages, shaping the identity,
and improving communication and cohesion of the ethnic groups it represents. However …

This article examines the use of Irish on the community radio station Raidió na Life which
has broadcast to Dublin since 1993. By admitting and indirectly valorising a variety of …

ABSTRACT New Zealand's Pacific communities face significant generational language loss
and their media are increasingly produced in English, raising questions about the centrality …

Not only is cultural policy aimed at the subvention or promotion of audiovisual products to
broker the difference between the economic interests of those looking for larger markets and …

This chapter begins with a definition of minority languages and minority language media
within the framework of media in minority contexts and a brief review of some of the …

The development of new technologies and social media has emboldened ethnic minorities
all over the world. Minority groups have become more visible in promoting their identity …

Abstract Existing literature on Language Shift Language Maintenance (LSLM) globally has
been limited to certain strategies such as the use of the language in education, the media …