Uncovering language policy in the internationalization of Greek universities
A policy cycle perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24030504 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marina Mattheoudakis (0000-0002-9346-9988, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), Eleftheria Katsavarou (0009-0009-9495-1547, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-08-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Language Problems & Language Planning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0272-2690 • E-ISSN: 1569-9889 |
| Publisher | John Benjamins Publishing Company (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1075/lplp.25062.mat |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
This paper demonstrates how a theoretical framework from political science can be applied to reveal gaps in language policy, even when linguistic issues remain obscured within broader reforms. Specifically, it applies the standard five-stage policy cycle from public policy studies, as adapted to language policy and planning, to examine the internationalization of Greek universities. Drawing on official texts and political discourse, the findings illuminate how university internationalization proceeds under growing pressure toward English dominance, without a coherent language policy or consideration for cultural and linguistic justice. In doing so, the study advances the understanding of language policy as a domain of public policy and foregrounds the policy cycle as a revelatory framework with strong explanatory power.
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