Language and Identity
Language and Identity
Author(s): Alexander D. HoytSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Hrvatsko filološko društvo
Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses the symbolic function of language. Language plays an important role in the identification of groups. We use it to present ourselves as a member of one or more groups. At the same time, we recognize others as members of particular groups based upon their linguistic usage.
Journal: Suvremena lingvistika
- Issue Year: 1996
- Issue No: 41-42
- Page Range: 221-226
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English