Language Problem in the Belorussian History
Georgij M. Gribov
Olga N. Popko
Olga N. Popko
Abstract
The authors analyse some aspects of the language problem in the history and modern Belarus. The purpose of this paper is to define the role and place of the Belorussian language in the culture and art of Belarus in particular during the period of perestroika and formation of an independent state. The paper also presents a repetitive investigation which was conducted in Brest State Technical University. The results of this investigation show the interest of Belorussian students in the languages (culture) of neighboring nations
Article in:
English
Article published:
2007-03-15
Keyword(s): Belorussian language; official language; russification; belarusization policy; referendum; diglossia; bilingual situation
DOI: 10.3846/coactivity.2007.07
Coactivity: Philosophy, Communication / Santalka: Filosofija, Komunikacija ISSN 2029-6320, eISSN 2029-6339
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