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Language

Element

dc:language
Usage:
R (Recommended)
Occurrence:
0-N (Repeatable: expect mandatory term)

Usage Instructions

  • Enter the main languages that are used in the main text of the resource. Use the ISO 639-3 language codes.
  • It is optional to use the ISO 639-3 macrolanguage.

Notes

  • Do not enter language names.
  • Do not enter country names.
  • Enter in order of language priority.

Recommended Examples

  • The main text of the resource is in English.
<dc:language>eng</dc:language>
  • The main text of the resource is in English and Japanese.
<dc:language>eng</dc:language>
<dc:language>jpn</dc:language>

Unrecommended Examples

  • ISO 639-1 is not recommended.
<dc:language>ja</dc:language>
  • Do not enter multiple languages in one element.
<dc:language>engjpn</dc:language>
  • Do not use capital letters and double-byte characters.
<dc:language>JPN</dc:language>
<dc:language>ｅｎｇ</dc:language>
  • Do not enter language names.
<dc:language>日本語</dc:language>
  • Do not enter country names.
<dc:language>US</dc:language>
  • Do not enter language codes other than ISO 639.
<dc:language>en_US</dc:language>

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