A Preliminary Assessment of The Endangerment Level or Vitality of The Romani Language in Albania Cover Image

A është gjuha Rome në Shqipëri një gjuhë e rrezikuar?
A Preliminary Assessment of The Endangerment Level or Vitality of The Romani Language in Albania

Author(s): Kristina Jorgaqi
Subject(s): Language studies, Sociolinguistics, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Qendra e Studimeve Albanologjike
Keywords: Romani language; minority languages; endangered language; linguistic vitality; language risk; language switching; language revitalization;

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims at providing a preliminary assessment of the sociolinguistic situation of the Romani language in Albania considering the endagerement degree or vitality, based on the criteria proposed in the 2003 UNESCO document. Taking in consideration the findings and legal framework for the minority languages in Albania, the paper provides also some proposals on language revitalization.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 03-04
  • Page Range: 29-46
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Albanian
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