Language Attitudes and Minority Rights

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Focusing on the sociolinguistic dynamics of Southern France's Catalan-speaking areas, the book explores language attitudes, phonetic variation, and ideologies surrounding minority language rights. It reveals how the region's dual identity influences these attitudes, with French prevailing as the language of prestige. Utilizing innovative mixed methods, the author offers insights into the linguistic landscape and proposes policy recommendations to support Catalan speakers. This comprehensive study serves as a significant resource for scholars in French and Catalan studies and minority language advocacy.