2018
DOI: 10.1111/lnc3.12278
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Language and identity practices among multilingual Western European youths

Abstract: Since the 1980s, an increasing number of studies on youth languages in Europe has appeared. In this paper, a selection of the literature on linguistic practices and identity work by young people in multilingual and multiethnic urban areas in Western Europe is reviewed and discussed. Practices in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are focused on. From a bird's eye view, the literature on linguistic practices of urban youth in other West‐ and South‐European countries is reviewed as well. After… Show more

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“…Since the late 1980s, sociolinguists have reported on new linguistic practices in major metropolises in Northern Europe that have emerged as a result of language contact between the broader community language and languages spoken by recent immigrants (Cheshire, Nortier & Adger 2015; Nortier 2018). These new practices—often termed “multiethnolects” (Quist 2000) in recognition of influence from not one but many immigrant languages and spoken by individuals of not one but many ethnolinguistic backgrounds—have been reported in Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, and elsewhere.…”
Section: Multiethnolects: Styles Vernaculars Features and Linguistic ...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since the late 1980s, sociolinguists have reported on new linguistic practices in major metropolises in Northern Europe that have emerged as a result of language contact between the broader community language and languages spoken by recent immigrants (Cheshire, Nortier & Adger 2015; Nortier 2018). These new practices—often termed “multiethnolects” (Quist 2000) in recognition of influence from not one but many immigrant languages and spoken by individuals of not one but many ethnolinguistic backgrounds—have been reported in Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, and elsewhere.…”
Section: Multiethnolects: Styles Vernaculars Features and Linguistic ...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Currently, the younger generation is confronted with the profound changes that have occurred several years ago. They are encountered with diversity and mixed ethnicities, languages, and cultures spreading faster than ever before (Nortier, 2018). As a result of globalization, nowadays, the younger generation dominantly utilizes English as the means of communication in social media.…”
Section: Language Youth and Lifestylementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Language loss is quite influential in changing the identity of people since there is a belief that language, identity, and culture are closely interrelated (Guardado, 2002). It is also in harmony with Nortier (2018), which stated that language creates and expresses identity and vice versa. Therefore, the loss of the language indicates the loss of identity, culture, and value.…”
Section: Language Youth and Lifestylementioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In addition to the closure of schools, families are also unable to access critical community services and cultural institutions that usually serve as additional or complementary individual and collective forms of support. Families are unable to attend cultural, linguistic, religious, or spiritual-specific activities that may have great significance for identity formation and the sense of belonging of children, youth and families (Etter et al, 2019;King et al, 2011;Nortier, 2018). In addition, recreational, athletic, and artistic activities are out of reach but are known to have a positive impact on child and youth development (Oftedal & Schneider, 2013).…”
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confidence: 99%