Turkish Spoken by Turks in European Countries: Usage Environment, Sustainability Possibilities and Preservation Awareness
BILIG, vol.49, no.49, pp.127-160, 2009 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 49 Issue: 49
- Publication Date: 2009
- Journal Name: BILIG
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.127-160
- Keywords: Language, native language, international immigration, Turkish, Turkish in Europe
- Anadolu University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The social functions of one's native language have gained great importance especially for countries where multiculturalism caused by emigration is a defining characteristic. Native language, which is regarded as a symbol of existence by the emigrants, is often perceived by the majority as a threat to national values and social harmony.