Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1817-7115 (Print)
ISSN 2541-898X (Online)


LANGUAGE POLICY

Two alphabets for one minority language as a threat to its existence (a case study of Lezgian)

The paper deals with the failed attempt of the Republic of Azerbaijan to introduce an additional Latin-based alphabet for the Lezgian language, which has been using the Cyrillic script since the late 30s of the 20th century to the present day.

Development and Application of Language Law and Language Rights in Switzerland

The article discusses the problems of language law and language rights in multinational and multilingual Swiss society. Special attention is drawn to the practice of reconciling the disputes arising from conflicting interests of different social groups.

MODERN LOOK AT THE LANGUAGE POLICY OF FRANCE. PART I

The article examines the main principles and stages of the development of language policy with regard to the dissemination, use and status of modern French.

The Modern View on the French Linguistic Policy Development. Part II

The article explores the basic principles and stages in the development of the linguistic policy of the French language in terms of its spread, usage and quality.