The socio-emotional symbolism of languages: The case of the coexistence of the African language and French in the family space of migrants in France Cover Image

Le symbolisme socio-affectif des langues : Le cas de la coexistence de la langue africaine et du français dans l’espace familial de migrants en France
The socio-emotional symbolism of languages: The case of the coexistence of the African language and French in the family space of migrants in France

Author(s): André Moussa Diop
Subject(s): Applied Linguistics
Published by: UNIVERSITATEA »ȘTEFAN CEL MARE« SUCEAVA
Keywords: sociolinguistics; choice (linguistic); identity; society; environment; culture; family;

Summary/Abstract: This work deals with the social and affective impact that native languages can have on migrants in France. It also shows a feeling of confusion for the listeners compared to the local language. At last, it shows that language can be an excellent mean of socializing and conserving culture, tradition and costums.

  • Issue Year: 14/2019
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 38-48
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: French
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