Language criticism in Austrian daily Newspapers: Analysis of the argumentative topoi in letters to the editor.

The article delves into language criticism in Austrian daily newspapers, specifically examining letters to the editor that express negative views on linguistic changes. It focuses on arguments surrounding natural and imposed language changes like anglicisms, teutonisms, gender-fair language, and political correctness. The analysis uncovers common themes such as language destruction, majority opposition, and the belief that gender-fair language is not a priority. Variations in these themes across newspapers highlight prevalent negative attitudes towards language changes in the letters studied. The study suggests the need for further exploration of positive perspectives on language change and the impact of gender in language criticism. [Extracted from the article]