Komorowska, Hanna2014-03-192014-03-192013-12Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2013, vol. 3, no. 4, pp.463-4822083 5205http://hdl.handle.net/10593/10308The author analyses tendencies presented in recently launched EU reports claiming that newly published data reveal a need to rethink approaches to individual and social multilingualism. In the first part of the article approach- es to individual as well as to societal multilingualism are discussed from a historical perspective. In the second part meanings ascribed to the promo- tion of multilingualism are analysed from the language perspective together with the use made of them in the field of social and political activity. Pro- moting multilingualism is then looked at from the perspectives of the learner and the teacher. Implications are finally sought for teaching, learning and assessment in language education.enEuropean language policyassessmentplurilingualismmultilingualismsecond language teachingmultilingual teacherlanguage learningArtykuł