The use of Hungarian as a minority language in municipal offices in Southern Slovakia
The use of Hungarian as a minority language in municipal offices in Southern Slovakia
Author(s): Katalin MisadSubject(s): Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Akadémiai Kiadó
Keywords: Slovak language laws; bilingualism in offices; Hungarian as a minority language; language use
Summary/Abstract: The present paper investigates the bilingualism of municipal offices of Hungarian dominant settlements in Southern Slovakia, focusing on communication in these offices in relation to the relevant legal regulations, specifically on the language of signage outside and inside the offices, the language choice of oral and written communication in administration, and the language of official means of communication. Throughout the paper, the author points out issues that make the practical application of legal regulations difficult, and comments on the basic conditions of the asserting minority language rights.
- Issue Year: 34/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 133-146
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
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