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The use of Slovakia Hungarian dialects in social media
The use of Slovakia Hungarian dialects in social media

Author(s): Károly Presinszky
Subject(s): Media studies, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Slovakia Hungarian dialects; the Csallóköz–Szigetköz Hungarian dialect group; social media; dialect stylization; orthographic representation of dialects; language management; citizen science

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes dialect-stylizing internet content on current events that depict Slovakia Hungarian dialects speakers. The regular display of dialect phenomena on social media platforms allows rapid spread, constant presence, and the possibility of comments. The figure of the dialect speaker, previously geographically bounded, can become a symbol of authenticity, accessible from anywhere in the world. The paper examines the importance of the views of lay language users and content creators in simple language management and citizen science in the contexts of the recognition of dialects, of their oral and written representation, and of the evaluation of languages and varieties.

  • Issue Year: 38/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 37-49
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English
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