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- Title
Sicilian Language Usage: Language Attitudes and Usage in Sicily and Abroad.
- Authors
GIACALONE, CHRISTINE GUEDRI
- Abstract
This linguistic study investigates the usage of the Sicilian language in three generations of Sicilians living in Sicily and abroad. Findings conclude that sociological factors such as age, sex and context affect situational usage. A family case study reveals that linguistic attitude affects language usage outside of Sicily. Based on the results confirming Sicilian language disuse in Italy and abroad, several recommendations are included on preserving the Sicilian language in future generations.
- Subjects
SICILIAN language; ATTITUDES toward language; LANGUAGE revival; DIALECTS; LANGUAGE policy
- Publication
Italica, 2016, Vol 93, Issue 2, p305
- ISSN
0021-3020
- Publication type
Article