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A re-definition of belonging? : language and integration tests in Europe /

A re-definition of belonging? : language and integration tests in Europe / edited by Ricky van Oers, Eva Ersbøll, Dora Kostakopoulou. - 1 online resource. - Immigration and asylum law and policy in Europe, v. 20 1568-2749 ; Nijhoff eBook titles . - Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy in Europe 20. Human Rights and Humanitarian Law E-Books Online, Collection 2010, ISBN: 9789004222922. .

"Outcome of the seminar, 'Language and Integration Tests for Newcomers and Future Citizens,' organised by the Centre for Migration Law of the Radboud University Nijmegen on 15 February 2008"--Pref.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary Material / Introduction / Chapter 1. All You Need To Know To Become An Austrian: Naturalisation Policy And Citizenship Testing In Austria / Chapter 2. Citizenship Tests In The Netherlands, Germany And The Uk / Chapter 3. On Trial In Denmark / Chapter 4. Integration Measures In France: An Evolving Process Between Integration And Migration Issues / Chapter 5. Integration Tests In Germany. A Communitarian Approach? / Chapter 6. Ethnic Citizenship – Can It Be Obtained And Tested? / Chapter 7. Latvian Integration Policy: Lost In Translation / Chapter 8. Language And Integration Requirements In Belgium: Discordances Between The Flemish Policy Of ‘Inburgering’ And The Federal Legislators’ View(S) On The Integration Of Newcomers And Migrants / Chapter 9. Mapping The Redefinition Of Belonging In Europe By , And / Annex 1 Levels Of Language Proficiency In The Council Of Europe’s Common European Framework Of Reference / Index / R. Van Oers , E. Ersbøll and D. Kostakopoulou -- Dora Kostakopoulou -- Bernhard Perchinig -- Ricky Van Oers -- Eva Ersbøll -- Yves Pascouau -- Ines Michalowski -- Judit Tóth -- Kristine Kruma -- Marie-Claire Foblets and Zeynep Yanasmayan -- Ricky Van Oers , Eva Ersbøll and Dora Kostakopoulou -- R. Van Oers , E. Ersbøll and D. Kostakopoulou -- R. Van Oers , E. Ersbøll and D. Kostakopoulou.

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Language and integration tests as a condition for naturalisation and various types of legal residence permits are topical issues in several European Member States. The introduction of the tests reflects a change in ideas on the relationship between legal status and integration. Since the introduction of the tests is a rather recent development, little is known of the effects of the formalised testing schemes. Whether the tests have in fact contributed to the integration of immigrants in the host society or whether they function as a mechanism for selection and exclusion is unknown. In this book, experts from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom analyse the policies concerning the integration of newcomers and/or future citizens in their countries.

9789047428510

10.1163/ej.9789004175068.i-332 DOI

2010001600


Naturalization--European Union countries--Congresses.
Language policy--European Union countries--Congresses.
Immigrants--Language--European Union countries--Congresses.
Language and languages--Ability testing--European Union countries--Congresses.
Immigrants--Cultural assimilation--European Union countries--Congresses.

KJC6044 / .R4 2010

342.2408/3