Offers with demanding situations to the upkeep of minority (or group) languages during this period of globalization and lengthening transnational activities of individuals. The participants, specialists in language coverage, language upkeep and multilingualism provide complementary views from Australia and Europe at the upkeep of linguistic range.
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