Description
This work explores the intricate relationships between language testing, migration, and citizenship, shedding light on how various countries approach integration. It delves into the role language proficiency plays in the process of civic integration, highlighting its significance in achieving citizenship within diverse nation-states.
Through an analysis of different integration regimes, the authors present cross-national perspectives that reveal the complexities and challenges faced by migrants. They examine how policies surrounding language testing can impact individuals' rights and opportunities, offering insight into both successful and problematic practices.
The book ultimately serves as a critical resource for scholars, policymakers, and advocates interested in understanding the intersections of language, migration, and identity in an increasingly globalized world.
Through an analysis of different integration regimes, the authors present cross-national perspectives that reveal the complexities and challenges faced by migrants. They examine how policies surrounding language testing can impact individuals' rights and opportunities, offering insight into both successful and problematic practices.
The book ultimately serves as a critical resource for scholars, policymakers, and advocates interested in understanding the intersections of language, migration, and identity in an increasingly globalized world.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
270 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 29, 2011
Publisher
Continuum
Editions
3 editions
ISBN-10
1441185461
ISBN-13
9781441185464