INTERACTION OF LANGUAGE TYPES: IMPLICATIONS FOR REGIONAL INFLUENCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT
Keywords:
language types, social impact, bilingualism, multilingualism, culture, identity, area, communication, language hierarchies, society.Abstract
Languages are integral to cultural identity and communication. This study examines how language types interact in specific geographical areas and their social impact, considering bilingualism, multilingualism, and language hierarchies. The research highlights social dynamics, including language preservation and identity, within communities where multiple languages coexist.
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