Language Planning in Catalonia

Revival of the Catalan language can only add to the cultural richness of the area. Its chances of survival depend largely on -

1) whether the sizable non-Catalan speaking population can be integrated and taught the language,

2) and Spain’s maintaining its policy of acting as a multi-lingual state.

Of course, for Catalan to expand its usage outside family settings, it also needs to be viewed as a language of education, of the media and of economic opportunity.

Yesterday the Catalan regional government certainly gave the Catalans something to talk about by deciding to fund a series of blue movies. Can you see Tony proposing the same moves for the Welsh?