language contact

What Is A Language Conflict?

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What Is A Language Conflict? Linguistically, conflict between different ethnic groups often results from language contact. Problems viewed as political, economic or sociological in nature are often actually rooted in linguistic conflict. In the literature, however, contact has overshadowed conflict. How does language affect conflict? Similarly, language plays a crucial role in causing and resolving

How Will You Define Language Contact Hypothesis?

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How Will You Define Language Contact Hypothesis? The contact hypothesis is a theory in psychology which suggests that prejudice and conflict between groups can be reduced if members of the groups interact with each other. How will you define language contact hypotheses? Language contact occurs when speakers of two or more languages or varieties interact