Setting up a language policy in the Netherlands

By Franka van den Hende. This is a story about a language policy in progress at a classical university in the Netherlands. The policy is currently being written and debated. This is being done at the request the Executive Board, and based on needs indicated by students, academic and administrative staff.  We intend to have a future proof language policy and a working document by early 2014. With this article, we hope to share our experiences and learn from others. More...