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The Value of Foreign Language Learning

A Study on Linguistic Capital and the Economic Value of Language Skills

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Authors:
  1. Tobias Schroedler

    1. University of Hamburg , Hamburg, Germany

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  • Educational Study
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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. Introduction

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 1-6

  3. Theories on Language, Value, Economics and Policy

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 7-33

  4. Research Phase I: The Quantitative Macroeconomic Data Collection and Presentation

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 35-84

  5. Research Phase II - Methodology and Data Collection

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 85-104

  6. Research Phase II - Expert Interview Data Presentation

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 105-136

  7. Data Analysis: Research Phase I

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 137-146

  8. Data Analysis: Research Phase II

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 147-206

  9. Discussion and Conclusion

    • Tobias Schroedler
    Pages 207-220

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 221-234
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About this book

Based on a highly interdisciplinary theoretical framework, Tobias Schroedler provides a comprehensive picture of the value of language skills within the Irish economy. The author manages to present and merge theories from economics, business studies, sociology, and applied linguistics making this an innovative and valuable contribution to the growing field of research on the value of multilingualism and languages. The first of two datasets presented in the book provides a macroeconomic quantification on the economic performance of four different global language communities. The second dataset consists of an expert interview study on the matter. Based on the data analysis, the author derives recommendations for economically beneficial language education policy making.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Hamburg , Hamburg, Germany

    Tobias Schroedler

About the author

Dr. Tobias Schroedler completed his Ph.D. at the University of Dublin, Trinity College in the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Science. He is now a postdoctoral research fellow in the Institute for International Comparative and Intercultural Education at the University of Hamburg.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Value of Foreign Language Learning

  • Book Subtitle: A Study on Linguistic Capital and the Economic Value of Language Skills

  • Authors: Tobias Schroedler

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-19736-0

  • Publisher: Springer VS Wiesbaden

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-658-19735-3Published: 20 October 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-658-19736-0Published: 10 October 2017

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 234

  • Number of Illustrations: 27 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Educational Policy and Politics, Education Economics, Language Education

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