Nyelvek és nyelvpolitikák a sokszínű Száhelben

Erika Gúti; Attila T. Horváth

doi:10.15170/AT.2023.18.2.6

Authors

Erika Gúti University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Institute of Hungarian Language and Literature, Department of Linguistics
Attila T. Horváth Africa Research Center, University of Pécs

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15170/AT.2023.18.2.6

Keywords:

linguistic diversity, language ecology, lingua francas, language policy, status

Abstract

This paper examines the intricate dynamics of language and language policy in the Sahel region. It analyzes the role of major and regional lingua francas of the French-speaking countries of the region in social interaction, and explores continental language policies aimed at promoting social stability and security through the preservation of linguistic and cultural ecologies. Finally, the implications of recent coups and attempts at state reorganization for language policy are discussed.

Author Biographies

Erika Gúti, University of Pécs, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Institute of Hungarian Language and Literature, Department of Linguistics

Ph.D., dr. habil. associate professor, linguist,
research area: applied sociolinguistics

Attila T. Horváth, Africa Research Center, University of Pécs

Ph.D., historian, librarian, archivist, research
area: language policy and historical
aspects of language use, social history
in Africa. External research fellow, Africa
Research Center, University of Pécs