Understanding spelling conflicts in Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian: Insights from speakers’ attitudes and beliefs

Stojanov, Tomislav

doi:10.1016/j.lingua.2023.103622

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“…These results also indicate an attempted imposition of linguistic differentiation, similar to observations in other languages (Stojanov 2023;Tyran 2023;van Splunder 2020). Nevertheless, the efficacy of these imposed linguistic differentiations faces obstacles and may not always attain their goal successfully (Kapović 2011).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

“…One manifestation of this phenomenon is the creation of linguistic rules that artificially distinguish a language from others (van Splunder 2020). Such linguistic manipulation can manifest at various levels, including spelling, grammar, and vocabulary (Stojanov 2023;Tyran 2023;van Splunder 2020).…”

Section: Linguistic Differentiationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have explored efforts to create differentiation among linguistic varieties (Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian) spoken in the region (Jovanović 2018;Kapović 2011;Kordić 2008). In Montenegrin, the first spelling manual introduced changes in orthography to widen the difference between Montenegrin and the other linguistic varieties (Stojanov 2023;van Splunder 2020). In Bosnian, differentiation is sought by increasing the use of terms of Turkish or Arabic origin (Jovanović 2017;Tyran 2023).…”

Section: Linguistic Differentiationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Bosnian, differentiation is sought by increasing the use of terms of Turkish or Arabic origin (Jovanović 2017;Tyran 2023). Similarly, language policies in Croatia have aimed to eliminate Serbian influences, and debates focusing on spelling changes to increase differences between Serbian and Croatian are common (Jovanović 2017;Kapović 2011;Stojanov 2023). Norway also underwent a deliberate process of linguistic differentiation.…”

Section: Linguistic Differentiationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Differential Object Marker in Valencian: Another Failure of Prescriptivism

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A rich tradition of studies on languages with differential object marking (DOM) is available in the literature. Languages like Spanish or Romanian are frequently cited in discussions about DOM, but Valencian is seldom mentioned in this context. This oversight may stem from a lack of familiarity with the Valencian language and an over-reliance on guidelines set by textbooks and official prescriptive grammars—in the case of Valencian, by the Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua—which drafts the linguistic regulations of the Valencian language. This study aimed to analyze the usage of the DOM in Valencian and explore the social variables that help explain this usage (sex, age, and education). To achieve this goal, Spanish–Valencian bilingual participants completed an oral production task to evaluate their use of DOM in Valencian. Statistical analysis revealed that Valencian is a DOM language that marks direct objects that refer to humans and definite entities. These results point to the linguistic ideologies in Valencia that attempt to artificially create linguistic differentiation between Valencian and Spanish, the co-official languages in the region. Furthermore, the results emphasize the limitations of top-down prescriptive policies in modifying vernacular linguistic varieties.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Section: Linguistic Differentiationmentioning

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Visa liberalisation and labour migration: Legal and economic implications for Kosovo

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Murtezaj

2023

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Throughout the years of Kosovo’s independence, the country has formed certain relations with neighbouring states and with Western Europe, but the significant simplification of the border crossing procedure with the Schengen area, which came into force on 1 January 2024, requires a review of the existing balances and the formation of up-to- date assessments of possible consequences. The study aims to predict the further development of Kosovo-EU relations in the context of migration processes. Statistical and retrospective analysis methods were used to study the key economic indicators of previous years regarding the prospects for the redistribution of labour resources. The study proves the positive development of the Kosovo economy by analysing such important economic indicators for previous years as gross domestic product, unemployment rate, net migration from Kosovo, average wages in the country, and the volume of remittances received by the economy from labour migrants working abroad. A dedicated study was conducted on Kosovo’s relations with its neighbouring countries – Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. In the context of labour migration processes, the experience of Kosovars working in these countries was assessed, and changes in labour market balances caused by visa liberalisation were predicted. Based on the data obtained and the conclusions drawn, a forecast was made regarding the economic and political consequences of visa-free travel for Kosovars: the prospect of working in the Schengen area will be used by those citizens of the Republic of Kosovo who are already working abroad, and there will be no significant outflow of the labour resources available in the country. The practical significance of the study lies in the modelling of further development of the labour market in Kosovo, which will be useful for managers of state-owned enterprises and large private employers in formulating their HR strategies

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Understanding spelling conflicts in Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Serbian: Insights from speakers’ attitudes and beliefs

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The Differential Object Marker in Valencian: Another Failure of Prescriptivism

The Differential Object Marker in Valencian: Another Failure of Prescriptivism

Visa liberalisation and labour migration: Legal and economic implications for Kosovo

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