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Language policies: Paraguay since 1992

By Christine Pic- Gillard

Language policies: Paraguay since 1992

By Christine Pic- Gillard

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Paraguay's linguistic situation is unique; although the majority of the population speaks Guaraní, the country's official language was Spanish until 1992. But since 1992, Paraguay has been undergoing a silent revolution: the recognition of the Amerindian language, Guarani, and its equal status with Spanish, the Castilian language imposed during colonization. This is a vast political project whose main tools are the national Constitution and the Bilingual Education Plan. The acquisition of the fundamentals of the mother tongue-Castilian or Guarani-and bilingual education aim to transform Paraguay into a bilingual country that respects interculturality for better social development. However, these goals of human progress face objections such as the negligible place of Guarani in the global language market.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
168
Release Date:
2026-01-25
Publication Date:
2026-01-25
Publisher:
Our Knowledge Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209558429
ISBN13:
9786209558429
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
268 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
11 cm
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