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Oc-Lite: Why Aren't the Occitans More Like the Catalans?

Authors :
Priest, Kathryn
Source :
Sociolinguistica; 2008, Vol. 22, p140-156, 17p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article presents information about language attitudes and behavior regarding regional languages in France. Languages under discussion include Occitan and Catalan. Topics addressed include the relations between language use and self-perception, as well as group identity within speech communities. A history of Occitan revivalist movements is given, and research results are presented from a study of language attitudes in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Survey questions and responses are provided, which discuss the voluntary learning of regional languages, immersion language teaching, and French government policy for regional language.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09331883
Volume :
22
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Sociolinguistica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36406975