Journal | Balcania et Slavia
Journal issue | 1 | 1 | 2021
Research Article | Language Ideologies and Multilingual Practices of Post-Soviet Migrants in Western Europe from a Translanguaging Perspective
Language Ideologies and Multilingual Practices of Post-Soviet Migrants in Western Europe from a Translanguaging Perspective
Abstract
The main point of this paper is to describe, discuss and analyse multilingual practices of non-Russian migrants from the former Soviet Union from a translanguaging perspective uncovering language ideologies underpinning these practices. Using data collected through a 3-month linguistic ethnography supplemented by linguistic analysis of informal online communication, the Author found that fluid, translingual practices are generally not characteristic for the majority of well-educated post-Soviet migrants. Instead, we observe in the normative linguistic behaviour a lack of need or unwillingness to cross language boundaries and create hybrid linguistic forms.
Submitted: July 20, 2021 | Accepted: Oct. 25, 2021 | Published Dec. 20, 2021 | Language: en
Keywords Multilingualism • Western Europe • Language ideologies • Translanguaging • Code switching • Non-Russian migrants • Post-Soviet migrants • Code mixing • Social network groups
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Permalink http://doi.org/10.30687/BES/0/2021/01/005
