Language Policy and Planning

Chapter 12 Language Policy and Planning A Focus on ASEAN and EU Contexts Huan Yik Lee, Huan Yik LeeSearch for more papers by this author Huan Yik Lee, Huan Yik LeeSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Christiane Fäcke, Christiane FäckeSearch for more papers by this authorXuesong (Andy) Gao, Xuesong (Andy) GaoSearch for more papers by this authorPaula Garrett-Rucks, Paula Garrett-RucksSearch for more papers by this author First published: 08 November 2024 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394165957.ch12 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onEmailFacebookxLinkedInRedditWechat Summary The European Union (EU) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mainly consist of inherently multilingual and multicultural member-states; therefore, language policy and planning (LPP) in these organizations are not only highly complex, but also at times controversial. This chapter firstly explains the existing language policies and practices in these two international organizations, that is, the EU and ASEAN, with a particular focus on characterizing the underlying language ideologies within these organizations (and their member-states). While direct comparisons between the EU and ASEAN contexts are not always possible due to the divergent goals of the organizations, mapping of language ideologies helps us understand the dynamics and complexities of LPP in these organizations. In the latter sections, past and present policies toward plurilingual education in the EU and Council of Europe are deliberated in relation to the role of English as a lingua franca in ASEAN and across the region. The concept of "intercomprehensible languages" within the European context, for example, may be considered for ASEAN and its member-states. 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