THE LATGALIAN LANGUAGE AS A REGIONAL LANGUAGE IN LATVIA: A CHARACTERISATION AND IMPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF LANGUAGES IN EUROPE

Authors

  • Sanita Lazdiņa Dr. philol., Associate Professor, Senior Researcher (ESF project „Linguo-Cultural and Socio- Economic Aspects of Territorial Identity in the Development of the Region of Latgale”, Rezekne Academy of Technologies). (LV)
  • Heiko F. Marten Dr. philol., Senior Researcher (ESF project „Linguo-Cultural and Socio-Economic Aspects of Territorial Identity in the Development of the Region of Latgale”, Rezekne Academy of Technologies), DAAD-Lektor (University of Tallinn). (EE)
  • Solvita Pošeiko Mg. philol., PhD student (University of Latvia), Researcher (ESF project „Linguo-Cultural and Socio-Economic Aspects of Territorial Identity in the Development of the Region of Latgale”, Rēzekne Academy of Technologies). (LV)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/latg2010.3.1676

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Abstract

This article looks at Latgalian from a perspective of a classification of languages. It starts by discussing relevant terms relating to sociolinguistic language types. It argues that Latgalian and its speakers show considerable similarities with many languages in Europe which are considered to be regional languages – hence, also Latgalian should be classified as such. In a second part, the article uses sociolinguistic data to indicate that the perceptions of speakers confirm this classification. Therefore, Latgalian should also officially be treated with the respect that other regional languages in Europe enjoy.

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Published

2010-12-31

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No. 3 (2010)

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ARTICLES

How to Cite

Lazdiņa, S., Marten, H. F., & Pošeiko, S. (2010). THE LATGALIAN LANGUAGE AS A REGIONAL LANGUAGE IN LATVIA: A CHARACTERISATION AND IMPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF LANGUAGES IN EUROPE. Via Latgalica, 3, 6-18. https://doi.org/10.17770/latg2010.3.1676