14 Language

Language is the language or languages that make up a resource.

Questions to Consider When Determining Language

• What kind of text is this and how is language used?
• What is the primary language that makes up a resource?
• If there is more than one language in a resource, how much do both languages contribute to the overall creation and/or interpretation of the text? Which languages are important for your users to know about before closely examining the resource?

Language Examples

• English
• A Spanish to English dictionary might have both recorded in the metadata