keelepoliitikate
Keelepoliitikad, or language policies, are formal rules, laws, and practices that determine how languages are used and supported within a country or organization. They govern official status, education, media, public services, and language rights.
The aims include enabling effective communication, protecting linguistic rights of speakers, promoting literacy, and preserving linguistic
Scholars classify policies by goals and methods, e.g., assimilationist vs pluralist, top‑down vs participatory approaches, and
Historically, many states have adopted language policies as part of nation‑building or regional autonomy. Notable examples