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Do languages cause borders or do borders cause languages? This volume in the Current Issues in Language and Society series attempts to situate the debate on language policies in Southeastern Europe within the larger debate in social sciences and humanities on the issues of borders and the formation of national identities.

This text analyzes recent shifts in Swedish language policy. Special focus is given to the complex relationships of the Swedish language to both English and to indigenous and immigrant minority languages in Sweden. The contributions synthesize research on the status of languages currently used in Sweden as well as policy initiatives.

This volume deals with Translation Research and Interpreting Research. It explores kinship, differences and prospects for partnership between the two. He gives an overview of the history of research into translation and interpreting, explores commonalities and reviews differences between them and discusses implications for research.

Globalisation and advances in technology have affected our production and perception of language, as reflected in globalism and tribalism. The role of English as an international lingua franca is discussed and conclusions are drawn for the varying activities of translation today and for the changing job profile of the translator.