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This article analyzes the role of different languages in the education sector of Aruba. For this purpose, we report some observations and reflections on language use and language policy in this multilingual country. The focus is on our pilot study at the University of Aruba in March 2020, consisting...

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Published inInternationale neerlandistiek Vol. 60; no. 1; p. 5
Main Authors Hüning, Matthias, De Wilde, Truus
Format Journal Article
LanguageDutch
Published Amsterdam Amsterdam University Press 01.01.2022
Subjects
Dutch language
Education policy
Language ideologies
Language instruction
Language policy
Language usage
Papiamentu
Netherlands
Aruba
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Summary:This article analyzes the role of different languages in the education sector of Aruba. For this purpose, we report some observations and reflections on language use and language policy in this multilingual country. The focus is on our pilot study at the University of Aruba in March 2020, consisting of explorative interviews with key actors in the field of language teaching and education policy. In particular, we analyze statements about ongoing changes with regard to the status and the use of Dutch and Papiamento in the current education system, including the challenges posed by the increasing importance of English. The article also discusses the consequences of ‘standard language ideology’ for language use and language teaching in postcolonial contexts.
ISSN:1876-9071
2214-5729
DOI:10.5117/IN2022.1.001.HUNI