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Reflections on a (New Materialist) Conceptualization of Sorbian Digital Culture
Reflections on a (New Materialist) Conceptualization of Sorbian Digital Culture

Author(s): Anca Claudia Prodan
Subject(s): Sociolinguistics, Western Slavic Languages, Theory of Communication, Sociology of Culture, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Domowina-Verlag GmbH / Ludowe nakładnistwo Domowina
Keywords: Sorbian culture; digital culture; digitality; new materialism;

Summary/Abstract: Contemporary culture is characterized by the omnipresence of digital technology in all areas of life, all around the world. The Sorbs also use digital technology intensively, leading to the development of a Sorbian digital culture over time. However, this has not yet been researched, leaving many unanswered questions, the most fundamental of which is how to define Sorbian digital culture. This article offers reflections on this question by reviewing definitions of both Sorbian culture and digital culture. It shows that considering the material infrastructure of digital technology is a precondition for defining Sorbian digital culture. New materialism is introduced as a possible approach, and examples are provided to support this argument.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 9-19
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
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