Abstract

The situation of Celtic languages within the United Kingdom is viewed in the context of minority languages and linguistic diversity in the world today. The various government policies for Celtic languages in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are outlined and information about the present school situations of the Welsh language, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic is presented. Finally, government policies for these three languages in the United Kingdom are contrasted and reasons for maintaining or letting die a minority language are reviewed.

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