چندزبانگی، ملت‌سازی و هویت فرهنگی: شمال اروپا، قرن‌های ۱۶ تا ۱۹ (زبان‌ها و فرهنگ در تاریخ)

Before the modern nation-state became a stable, widespread phenomenon throughout northern Europe, multilingualism-the use of multiple languages in one geographical area-was common throughout the region. This book brings together historians and linguists, who apply their respective analytic tools to offer an interdisciplinary interpretation of the functions of multilingualism in identity-building in the period, and, from that, draw valuable lessons for understanding today's cosmopolitan societies. "Multilingualism, nationhood, and cultural identity : northern Europe 16th-19th centuries offers systemic and analytical studies of the little-known multilingual practices of northern Europe before the creation of the nation states. In the 17th century, the Dutch Republic was home to a society where the practice of multilingualism was embedded in its social dynamics, in the use of dialects and foreign languages with their social functions and group identities. These same realities can be found today in other northern European countries. The notion of a national language did not crystallize before the early modern period and the creation of nation states. However, the ideal of a universal language has been present throughout history. This methodological discussion of the systems of European countries where multiple languages coexisted between the 16th and the 19th centuries provides valuable lessons for the understanding of today societies"--Back cover. Table of Contents Languages and Culture in History. A New Series Part I. Approaches to Multilingualism in the Past 1. Codes, Routines and Communication. Forms and Meaning of Linguistic Plurality in Western European Societies in Former Times 2. Capitalizing Multilingual Competence. Language Learning and Teaching in the Early Modern Period Part II. Multilingualism in Early Modern Times: Three Examples 3. Plurilingualism in Augsburg and Nuremberg in Early Modern Times 4. Multilingualism in the Dutch Golden Age. An Exploration 5. Literacy, Usage and National Prestige. The Changing Fortunes of Gaelic in Ireland Index This book brings together historians and linguists, who apply their respective analytic tools to offer an interdisciplinary interpretation of the functions of multilingualism in identity-building in 16th-19th century Europe.

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