Aspects of multilingualism
[Summary generated by Poe] This 1998 issue of "Babylonia" focuses on multilingualism in Switzerland, particularly highlighting the outcomes of the VI Ticinese Meeting on Multilingualism held in Bellinzona. The issue includes contributions from various authors who address different aspe...
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Association Babylonia Switzerland
1998-04-01
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| Series: | Babylonia |
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| Online Access: | https://babylonia.online/index.php/babylonia/article/view/593 |
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This 1998 issue of "Babylonia" focuses on multilingualism in Switzerland, particularly highlighting the outcomes of the VI Ticinese Meeting on Multilingualism held in Bellinzona. The issue includes contributions from various authors who address different aspects of multilingualism, including its social, educational, and linguistic dimensions.
Key themes discussed include:
Individual Multilingualism: Georges Lüdi explores the concept of multilingualism as an individual resource for the future of Switzerland, questioning whether the country can effectively manage its linguistic diversity.
Role of Education: Bruno Moretti discusses the multilingual paths in recovering dialects in Ticino, emphasizing the importance of French in this context. The role of schools in integrating non-native speakers is examined, showing that children with diverse linguistic backgrounds face both opportunities and challenges in their language acquisition.
Language Attitudes: Francesca Antonini evaluates how young Ticinese perceive different varieties of Italian as a second language (L2), revealing a significant gap in understanding and acceptance of these varieties compared to native Italian.
Social Integration: Emese Gulacsi analyzes the social and linguistic integration of immigrant children in Ticino, noting that successful integration often depends on the socio-cultural openness of families and community interactions.
Urban Multilingualism: Rita Franceschini provides insights into the intertwining of languages within urban areas, particularly in Basel, where multiple languages coexist and influence each other.
The issue highlights the need for a comprehensive language policy that recognizes and promotes linguistic diversity, addressing the complexities faced by both native and non-native speakers in Switzerland. It underscores the importance of engaging with the realities of multilingualism in educational settings and everyday life, advocating for approaches that foster inclusivity and understanding among different linguistic communities.
Overall, the 1998 issue of "Babylonia" offers a multifaceted view of multilingualism in Switzerland, emphasizing the necessity of valuing all languages as essential components of the nation's cultural richness.
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| ISSN: | 1420-0007 2673-6454 |