Phạm Huy Thông: Considerations on language policy

Abstract

This study explores Phạm Huy Thông's perspectives on language policy through selected manuscripts and speeches archived in the National Archives Center III. From the collection, 11 key documents on linguistic issues were chosen to highlight his contributions. These writings reflect his dedication to pressing concerns such as language standardization, bilingualism, and foreign languageeducation -topics that remain central in contemporary linguistic discourse.