Attitudes towards minority and non-official languages in Spain
- Anda-Lucia Ciltan 1
- Victor-Emanuel Ciuciuc 2
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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- 2 University of Bucharest, Romania
ISSN: 2066-7698, 2066-768X
Año de publicación: 2023
Volumen: 16
Número: 2
Páginas: 105-112
Tipo: Artículo
Otras publicaciones en: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Series IV: Philology and Cultural Studies
Resumen
This paper presents a literature review that investigates the attitudes towards minority and non-official languages in Spain, such as Aranese, Asturian, Basque, Catalan, Valencian, and Galician, which play an important role in shaping regional identities and cultural expressions. The research methodology involved a comprehensive examination of previous studies, surveys, and academic papers, providing valuable insights into the perspectives of the inhabitants towards these languages in their respective regions. The findings of these studies reveal that language serves as a key element of identity and cultural belonging in the Aranese community of Valle de Arán. Moreover, factors such as educational linguistic models, regional spoken languages, and historical contexts influence attitudes toward Catalan and Valencian. The paper also explores the intricate relationship between the terms “Valencian” and “Catalan”, highlighting the complexities of linguistic identity. Overall, the research indicates a predominantly favorable outlook towards these minority languages. Despite certain challenges, the prevailing positive sentiment contributes to strengthening community cohesion, enhancing educational opportunities, and promoting cultural interactions.