700 Reasons: Reason #411

Reason: 411
Just as in biology, diversity is the norm. So it is with language: multilingualism is the norm
Reference:
St Clair (2001) cited in Skutnabb-Kangas, T. (2002) Why should linguistic diversity be maintained and supported in Europe? Some arguments (Strasbourg: Council of Europe)
Related Keywords:
Diversity, Multilingualism, Sustainability

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