Abstract：Drawing upon theories of language resource and linguistic value, this paper attempts to examine the rich language resources and their intrinsic and extrinsic values in Malaysia and review the process of language planning after the independence. The paper further analyses the various forms of linguistic values manifested in language planning by applying Ruiz’s theory of linguistic values. The findings show that whereas the intrinsic values are manifested in the areas of ethnic identity, cultural transmission and religious application, the extrinsic values lie in diplomatic operation, commercial activities and interethnic harmony. Based on these findings, this paper argues that it is the neglect of the intrinsic values of ethnic languages in Malaysia that led to the failure of the Teaching Mathematics and Science in English policy. Malaysian experience demonstrates that the perspectives of language-as-resources and linguistic values can play a role in language policy making and implementation. As conclusion, four suggestions driven by theories of language resources and linguistic value are proposed on language planning. The implications of Malaysia’s language planning are that theories concerning language-as-resources and linguistic value orientations not only can impact on the formulation and implementation of language policy, the full consideration of which also can bring economic benefits and promote national unity and stability.
王晓梅. 多语背景下的马来西亚语言规划历程与思考[J]. 语言战略研究, 2021, 6(2): 76-85.
Wang Xiaomei. A Reflection on Developing Course of Language Planning in Multilingual Malaysia. , 2021, 6(2): 76-85.
