The influence of foreign languages on the urban vernacular of Osijek
The influence of foreign languages on the urban vernacular of Osijek
Author(s): Ana Mikić ČolićSubject(s): Foreign languages learning, Sociolinguistics, South Slavic Languages
Published by: Hrvatsko filološko društvo
Keywords: foreign languages; languages in contact; foreign words; urban vernaculars; Osijek; Croatian;
Summary/Abstract: Given the specific geographical location of Osijek, with its proximity to as many as three national borders, and considering its historical heritage, i.e. the influence of foreign languages due to socio–political circumstances, viz. German, Turkish, Hungarian, this paper aims to investigate the extent to which the elements of foreign languages are represented in the contemporary urban vernacular of the City of Osijek. To this end, research included 200 participants who have lived in Osijek since birth, classified into two age groups: 100 participants aged from 15 to 25, and 100 participants aged from 25 aged 45 to 55. The analysis aims to show the prevalent influences on the urban vernacular of Osijek, as well as to establish if age difference determines its use.
Journal: Suvremena lingvistika
- Issue Year: 48/2022
- Issue No: 93
- Page Range: 105-122
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
