Language Activism and Language Ideologies in Ukraine during the War
Prof. Dr. Alla Nedashkivska, University of Alberta (Canada)
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Wo |
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12. Juni 2024 10:00 - 12:00 |
GiZo Konferenzraum Phil I, Haus E, Raum 209 |
Abstract (English)
The presentation focuses on public discourses on languages in Ukraine in response to the full-scale Russian war. Following a brief overview of the historically conflictual language situation and recent transformations in language attitudes and language practices of Ukrainians, attention turns to a notable case of language activism evident in social media platforms since February 24, 2022. The processes analyzed underscore the power of language, particularly emphasizing the power of images or how languages are portrayed, the power of signs or what distinguishes one’s ‘own’ language from that of the ‘other’, and the power of language practices. This power of language is discussed within the context of multiple language ideologies being constructed, promoted and enacted in Ukraine, and particularly during the war.