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Kristīne Motivāne

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Former Visiting Lecturer in Latvian

motivane@u.washington.edu

Education

Mg. hum., University of Latvia

Biography

Kristīne Motivāne has been involved in sociolinguistic research of Latvian language and implementation of state language policy while working at the Latvian Language Agency. Previously she taught Latvian language and literature to students in Latvia.

  • Selected Research

    • Kristīne Motivāne. "Language: Our Obligation, Our Responsibility." Latvian Herald. 2009.
    • Kristīne Motivāne, R.Apinis, M.Baltiņš, Dz.Hirša, G.Kļava, J.Valdmanis, A.Veisbergs. "Influence of Migration on the Language Environment in Latvia."  Riga: Zinātne, 2009. 155.
    • Kristīne Motivāne, G. Kjava. "Use of Language in Diaspora: Evaluation of Latvia’s Action Policy and Experience of Other Countries."  Riga: Gutenbergs Druka, 2009.
    • Kristīne Motivāne,  V. Ernstsone, Dz.Hirša, D.Joma, G.Kļava, D.Liepa, J.Valdmanis, I.Druviete. State Language Law: History and Current Situation. Riga: Zinātne: 2008. 400pp.
    • Kristīne Motivāne, G. Kjava. "Proficiency and Usage of Latvian Language in the Institutions of Higher Education. Results of Educational Reform." State Language Agency of Latvia:,2008.
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