Ukrainian Language in Polish Public Space
Ukrainian Language in Polish Public Space
Author(s): Paweł LevchukSubject(s): Eastern Slavic Languages, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Marketing / Advertising
Published by: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Ukrainian language in Poland; advertising; language policy;
Summary/Abstract: The article deals with examples of the use of Ukrainian in Polish public space. Ukrainians are the largest immigrant group in Poland, with an estimated 2 million people. Most of them speak Polish at an elementary level. This situation has led to the appearance in Polish public space of Ukrainian-language advertising of banks, mobile operators, cinemas, various services, information about the COVID-19 pandemic, and so on. Although formally the Ukrainian language remains exclusively the language of a national minority, its use indicates an increasing need for Ukrainian language advertising in various environments.
Journal: Cognitive Studies | Études cognitives
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 1-12
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English