The evolution of arab dialects: sociolinguistic and quantitative study (the case of Algeria)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/anqe.75294
Keywords: Algerian Arabic, sociolinguistics, linguistic policy, linguistic planning

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyse the Algerian Arabic language, which, despite its constant evolution compared to the Arabic language and the French language, is not recognized as an official language, but rather as a dialect. Thus, a descriptive-quantitative study has been carried out in order to understand this linguistic situation. This research work therefore aims not only to contextualize sociolinguistics but also to carry out an analytical study through a questionnaire to collect the linguistic preferences of the Algerian people. The results obtained allow us to identify the areas in which the dialect is most used and help to improve the planning of language policy in Algeria.

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Nassima Kerras, Universidad Pompeu Fabra

Nassima Kerras received her PhD in translation and interpreting from the University of Granada in 2012. She is a professor of Languages and Culture at University of Pompeu Fabra, ESADE and Blanquerna, and professor of Sociolinguistics in Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain). Member of the Research Group HUM-835 "Translation, Knowledge and Culture". Her dissertation focused on pragmatic, sociocultural, and contextual aspects of multilingual multimedia texts.    

Moulay Lahssan Baya Essayahi, Universidad de Granada

Moulay-Lahssan Baya E. is a professor of Translation & Interpreting, Faculty of  Translation & Interpreting at University of Granada (Spain). Director of the Research Group HUM-835 "Translation, Knowledge and Culture". Main lines of research: journalistic translation, interpretation, dialectology, food in Arab Bedouin societies.

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Published
2022-03-20
How to Cite
Kerras N. y Essayahi M. L. B. (2022). The evolution of arab dialects: sociolinguistic and quantitative study (the case of Algeria). Anaquel de Estudios Árabes, 33, 75-98. https://doi.org/10.5209/anqe.75294
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Vol. 33 (2022)
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