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The recent evolution of first languages in Catalonia Between minoritization and language maintenance

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    Identifier: imarina:9228387
    Authors:
    Flors-Mas, AvelliSorolla, NatxoAngel Pradilla, MiquelXavier Vila, F.
    Abstract:
    The case of Catalonia has often been pointed out as a case of success in the field of language policy, based on the improvement in its legal situation, the increase in the number of people who know it, and the extension of its use in certain fields. To contribute to a complete evaluation of the current language policy model in Catalonia, this article assesses the evolution of the first languages of the population over the last fifteen years. The study shows that during this period, despite some oscillations, Catalan has remained in stable numbers of L1 speakers in absolute terms, thanks essentially to very strong patterns of intergenerational transmission in both linguistically homogeneous and mixed couples. However, significant immigration during this period has substantially increased the weight of other languages and, to a lesser degree, Castilian, so that in relative terms Catalan has been reduced as a first language between 2003 and 2018.
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    Author, as appears in the article.: Flors-Mas, Avelli; Sorolla, Natxo; Angel Pradilla, Miquel; Xavier Vila, F.;
    Department: Gestió d'Empreses
    URV's Author/s: Pradilla Cardona, Miquel Àngel / Sorolla Vidal, Ignacio
    Keywords: Policies Linguistic minoritization Language policy Language maintenance Ireland First language Demolinguistics Demography Catalonia Catalan language
    Abstract: The case of Catalonia has often been pointed out as a case of success in the field of language policy, based on the improvement in its legal situation, the increase in the number of people who know it, and the extension of its use in certain fields. To contribute to a complete evaluation of the current language policy model in Catalonia, this article assesses the evolution of the first languages of the population over the last fifteen years. The study shows that during this period, despite some oscillations, Catalan has remained in stable numbers of L1 speakers in absolute terms, thanks essentially to very strong patterns of intergenerational transmission in both linguistically homogeneous and mixed couples. However, significant immigration during this period has substantially increased the weight of other languages and, to a lesser degree, Castilian, so that in relative terms Catalan has been reduced as a first language between 2003 and 2018.
    Thematic Areas: Linguistics and language Linguistics Language and linguistics Language & linguistics Información y documentación Filologia, lingüística i sociolingüística Communication Ciencias sociales Ciencias humanas
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Author identifier: 0000-0001-7480-0359
    Author's mail: miquelangel.pradilla@urv.cat
    Record's date: 2024-07-27
    Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion
    Link to the original source: https://www.jbe-platform.com/content/journals/10.1075/lplp.20028.flo
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Papper original source: Language Problems & Language Planning. 45 (1): 31-55
    APA: Flors-Mas, Avelli; Sorolla, Natxo; Angel Pradilla, Miquel; Xavier Vila, F.; (2021). The recent evolution of first languages in Catalonia Between minoritization and language maintenance. Language Problems & Language Planning, 45(1), 31-55. DOI: 10.1075/lplp.20028.flo
    Article's DOI: 10.1075/lplp.20028.flo
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2021
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
  • Keywords:

    Communication,Language & Linguistics,Language and Linguistics,Linguistics,Linguistics and Language
    Policies
    Linguistic minoritization
    Language policy
    Language maintenance
    Ireland
    First language
    Demolinguistics
    Demography
    Catalonia
    Catalan language
    Linguistics and language
    Linguistics
    Language and linguistics
    Language & linguistics
    Información y documentación
    Filologia, lingüística i sociolingüística
    Communication
    Ciencias sociales
    Ciencias humanas
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