Kielihallintaa

Kielihallintaa refers to the management and governance of language use within a society, organization, or region. It encompasses policy design, planning of language status and functions, standardization of terminology and orthography, and the provision of language education and support for linguistic diversity. It also includes practical arrangements in public administration, such as ensuring that official communications and services are available in the languages required by law, as well as the organization of translation and interpretation.

The field covers a broad set of instruments and activities. These include the development and maintenance of terminology databases, the creation of language standards, and the management of language use in education, media, and digital infrastructure. Language policy aims to balance the needs of different language communities, protect minority languages, promote equal access to information, and support linguistic rights. It often involves collaboration between government ministries, language institutes, municipalities, broadcasters, and other partners.

In Finland, kielihallintaa is influenced by constitutional guarantees and legislation that recognize Finnish and Swedish as state languages and set rules for the use of languages in public administration and services. Public bodies are expected to provide multilingual services as required, and there is emphasis on terminology management and language planning to support inclusive and accessible governance. The concept is connected to broader areas such as language policy, language planning, education, and digital accessibility.