SAXONY-ANHALT
1. Constitution of the Land
There is no reference to Low German in the Land’s Constitution.
2. Education
2.1. Provisions of the European Charter
for Regional or Minority Languages adopted by the Land:
Article 8, paragraph 1 (a) (iv); (b) (iv); (c) (iv); (g) ; (h)
2.2. Framework Curriculum for the Subject of German in Primary School
(“The Framework Curricula for the subject 'German' recommend use of Low German literature and/or of texts characterized by vernacular forms of expression, with due regard to the particular local features and forms of the German language (especially Low German), and phased instruction in the vernacular. However, teachers are not under an obligation to follow these recommendations since conditions and circumstances vary from one region to another. As a general rule, such teaching is to be based on the pupils' current proficiency in the language and on the situation within the respective learning group.)
[Source: First Report submitted by the FRG under Article 15, par.1, of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, 2000. http://www.coe.int/T/E/Legal_Affairs/Local_and_regional_Democracy/Regional_or_Minority_languages/Documentation/1_Periodical_reports/2000_1e_MIN-LANG_PR_Germany.asp#TopOfPage]
2.3. Framework Guidelines for the Subject
of German in Secondary Schools, 7th to 10th Grade
1 August 1999
Original title: Rahmenrichtlinien Sekundarschule, Schuljahrgänge 7-10,
Deutsch, vom 1.8.1999
[Source: www.rahmenrichtlinien.bildung-lsa.de/pdf/deutsek.pdf]
2.4. Framework Guidelines for the Subject
of German in Gymnasium and in Fachgymnasium
1 August 1999
Original title: Rahmenrichtlinien Gymnasium/Fachgymnasium, Deutsch vom 1.8.1999
[Source: www.rahmenrichtlinien.bildung-lsa.de/pdf/deutgym.pdf]
2.5. Framework Guidelines for the Subject
of German in Gymnasium
27 February 2003
Original title: Rahmenrichtlinien Gymnasium, Schuljahrgänge 5-12, Deutsch,
vom 27.2.2003
[Source: www.rahmenrichtlinien.bildung-lsa.de/pdf/deutgymn.pdf]
3. Judicial authorities
3.1. Provisions of the European Charter
for Regional or Minority Languages adopted by the Land:
Article 9, paragraph 2 (a)
4. Administrative Authorities and Public Services
The Land of Saxony-Anhalt has not adopted any regulations from the Eurpean Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in this regard.
5. Media
5.1. Provisions of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages adopted by the Land:
Article 11, paragraph 1 (b) (ii); (c) (ii); (e) (ii); paragraph 2
6. Cultural activities and facilities
6.1. Provisions of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages adopted by the Land:
Article 12, paragraph 1 (a); (f); (g); (h)
7. Economic and social life
The Land of Saxony-Anhalt has not adopted any regulations from the Eurpean Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in this regard.