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Exploring the Dynamics of Language Contact in Urban Settings

by James Thomas 1,*
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FLCS  2020, 7; 2(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20200312
Received: 22 January 2020 / Accepted: 13 February 2020 / Published Online: 12 March 2020
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This paper delves into the intricate dynamics of language contact within urban settings, focusing on the multifaceted interactions between different linguistic communities. Urban environments are characterized by high population density and diverse cultural backgrounds, which create a fertile ground for language contact phenomena. The study examines how urbanization impacts the ways in which languages interact, evolve, and adapt to new contexts. By analyzing various case studies, the paper highlights the complexities involved in language shift, code-switching, and language planning within urban centers. The findings underscore the significance of local and global factors in shaping language landscapes and suggest strategies for promoting linguistic diversity and inclusivity in urban spaces.

Keywords: Language contact, - Urban settings, - Linguistic landscapes, - Language shift, - Code-switching.;
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Thomas, J. Exploring the Dynamics of Language Contact in Urban Settings. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2020, 2, 7. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20200312
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Thomas J. Exploring the Dynamics of Language Contact in Urban Settings. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2020, 2(1):7. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20200312
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Thomas, James 2020. "Exploring the Dynamics of Language Contact in Urban Settings" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 2, no.1:7. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20200312
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Thomas, J. (2020). Exploring the Dynamics of Language Contact in Urban Settings. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2(1), 7. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20200312

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