{"product_id":"9788419342355","title":"The Catalan languages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Catalan Languages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Catalan Languages\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jesús Royo Arpón proposes a revision of the official linguistic discourse in Catalonia, reclaiming Spanish as the primary Catalan language by number of native speakers. Challenging the monolingual model that views bilingualism as a threat, the author defends the naturalness and necessity of the coexistence of languages in a bilingual society. Through critical analysis, the work questions the divisions between \"correct\" and \"incorrect\" speakers and advocates for recovering bilingualism as a guarantee of equity, integration, and social cohesion. An essay that invites readers to understand and value the linguistic diversity of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the linguistic reality of Catalonia from a perspective that challenges the official discourse. Royo Arpón argues that Spanish is not a foreign language in Catalonia, but another Catalan language, and the first in terms of the number of native speakers. The work analyzes how nationalist ideology has labeled bilingualism as \"lethal,\" creating a social fracture between speakers considered \"original\" and \"newcomers.\" Based on this critique, the author proposes a return to bilingualism as a natural and necessary model for a pluralistic society, where the diversity of languages and perspectives is understood and valued. The quote by Salvador Espriu that closes the synopsis summarizes the spirit of the essay: the need to understand and cherish the different tongues of the children of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBilingualism in Catalonia and its social assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of the official monolingual discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish as a Catalan language in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial division between \"correct\" and \"incorrect\" speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEquity, integration, and social cohesion through bilingualism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in sociolinguistics, language policy, and the debate on identity and language in Catalonia. It is also for those seeking a critical and well-founded perspective on bilingualism, far from official discourses. It is especially relevant for students, teachers, journalists, and anyone wishing to understand the linguistic and social dynamics of contemporary Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn alternative and well-founded vision of the role of Spanish in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the social consequences of official monolingualism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArguments for rethinking bilingualism as a tool for cohesion and equity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to understand and value real linguistic diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the linguistic conflict from an integrative perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Royo Arpón, Jesús\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 360 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Catalan Languages\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essay that addresses one of the most complex debates in Catalan society with clarity and courage. Jesús Royo Arpón's proposal, focused on reclaiming bilingualism as a natural and necessary value, offers a perspective that can be enlightening for those seeking to overcome the divisions imposed by the monolingual discourse. Without falling into dogmatism, the book invites reflection and dialogue, making it a highly recommended read for anyone interested in the linguistic and social reality of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406844354907,"sku":"9788419342355","price":15.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841934235.jpg?v=1781842244","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419342355","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}