Handbook of Easy Languages in Europe
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The Handbook of Easy Languages in Europe describes what Easy Language is and how it is used in European countries. It demonstrates the great diversity of actors, instruments and outcomes related to Easy Language throughout Europe. All people, despite their limitations, have an equal right to information, inclusion, and social participation. This results in requirements for understandable language. The notion of Easy Language refers to modified forms of standard languages that aim to facilitate reading and language comprehension. This handbook describes the historical background, the principles…mehr

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The Handbook of Easy Languages in Europe describes what Easy Language is and how it is used in European countries. It demonstrates the great diversity of actors, instruments and outcomes related to Easy Language throughout Europe. All people, despite their limitations, have an equal right to information, inclusion, and social participation. This results in requirements for understandable language. The notion of Easy Language refers to modified forms of standard languages that aim to facilitate reading and language comprehension. This handbook describes the historical background, the principles and the practices of Easy Language in 21 European countries. Its topics include terminological definitions, legal status, stakeholders, target groups, guidelines, practical outcomes, education, research, and a reflection on future perspectives related to Easy Language in each country.Written in an academic yet interesting and understandable style, this Handbook of Easy Languages in Europe aims to find a wide audience.
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Autorenporträt
Camilla Lindholm is Professor of Nordic languages at Tampere University (Finland). Her main research areas are interaction in institutional settings, linguistically asymmetric interaction, Easy Language, and linguistic accessibility. Ulla Vanhatalo, PhD, is docent at the University of Helsinki's Department of Languages (Finland). Her research focuses on Easy Language, simple vocabulary, and Natural Semantic Metalanguage.