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Borbély Anna – Bartha Csilla (szerk.): Többnyelvűség Magyarországon. Szociolingvisztikai vizsgálatok nemzetiségekről

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Borbély anna – bartha csilla (szerk.): többnyelvűség magyarországon. Szociolingvisztikai vizsgálatok nemzetiségekről. Fedezze fel a többnyelvűség helyzetét Magyarországon szociolingvisztikai vizsgálatokon keresztül, fókuszban a nemzetiségi közösségekkel.

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This edited volume, "Multilingualism in Hungary: Sociolinguistic Studies on National Minorities," edited by Borbély Anna and Bartha Csilla, presents a highly relevant and timely contribution to the fields of sociolinguistics and minority language research. The title clearly outlines its focus on the intricate linguistic landscape of Hungary, specifically investigating the dynamics of multilingualism within its diverse national minority communities. This area of study is critically important, given Hungary's rich multi-ethnic history and its position within Central Europe, making the exploration of language contact, maintenance, and shift among these groups an essential academic endeavor. Based purely on its thematic promise, this collection is poised to offer invaluable insights and empirical data concerning various national minorities residing in Hungary, potentially encompassing communities such as Romani, German, Slovak, Romanian, Serbian, and Croatian. Such a volume, comprising sociolinguistic studies, would ideally illuminate critical aspects like language attitudes, patterns of language use across different social domains (e.g., family, education, public life), the vitality of minority languages, and the impact of existing language policies. A comprehensive approach would be particularly beneficial for understanding the unique challenges and successes these communities face in preserving their linguistic distinctiveness within the broader Hungarian-speaking environment. The editors' focus on sociolinguistics suggests a commitment to rigorous, context-sensitive analysis of language in society. However, without the benefit of an abstract or the full contents of the volume, it is challenging to assess the specific methodologies employed, the depth of individual contributions, or the overarching theoretical framework that unifies the collection. Nevertheless, the chosen topic guarantees immediate significance for scholars in sociolinguistics, minority studies, Central European linguistics, and cultural studies. This work appears to be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the linguistic diversity of Hungary and broader issues concerning language policy, identity formation, and educational challenges in multilingual societies. It undoubtedly represents a substantial scholarly effort to document and analyze a vital aspect of Hungarian societal fabric.

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