Description
Galician language and dialectal variation
Book summary
This work offers a rigorous and accessible study on the factors that cause variation in the Galician language, with a particular focus on the geographical dimension. The reader will find a complete analysis of the social, temporal, and spatial conditions that determine the different typologies of linguistic variation, covering an essential bibliographic gap for understanding the richness and dynamics of the Galician language. A reference manual for scholars and those interested in dialectology.
What is it about?
The book addresses the universal phenomenon of linguistic variation, specifically applied to the Galician language. Starting from the premise that all languages are in constant change, the work examines how factors such as social affiliation, communicative context, geographical space, speaker psychology, time, or gender influence the diversity of the language. The study focuses especially on dialectal or geographical variation, offering an overview of the different varieties of Galician and analyzing their differential characteristics. It is a theoretical work that did not exist until now for Galician, providing a complete and updated analytical framework.
Main topics
- Linguistic variation: typologies and conditioning factors (social, contextual, spatial, temporal).
- Galician dialectology: study of the geographical varieties of the language.
- Factors of linguistic change: influence of time, space, and society on the evolution of Galician.
- Analysis of the internal variation of Galician from a theoretical and descriptive perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of Galician philology, linguists, teachers of Galician language and literature, and all those with a deep interest in the structure and diversity of the Galician language. It is also useful for researchers in sociolinguistics and dialectology who are looking for a specific reference work on Galician.
What this book provides
- A systematic and complete view of the mechanisms of variation in the Galician language.
- A theoretical framework adapted to the reality of Galician, filling an existing bibliographic gap.
- Tools for understanding dialectal diversity and the factors that cause it.
- Specialized knowledge about the evolution and internal dynamics of the Galician language.
- A solid base for delving into further linguistic studies.
Technical specifications
- Author: Sánchez Rei, Xosé Manuel
- Publisher: Edicións Laiovento, S.L.
- Language: glg
- Subject: TEACHING AND LEARNING OF LANGUAGES (OTHER THAN ENGLISH)
- Collection: ESSAY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2011
- Number of pages: 238
- Weight: 424 g
Editorial review
Galician language and dialectal variation represents a necessary and timely contribution to the study of Galician from the perspective of linguistic variation. The work stands out for its solid theoretical approach and its direct application to the reality of the language, which makes it an essential reference for anyone interested in Galician dialectology. Its value lies in offering, for the first time, a systematic study that integrates the different factors of variation, facilitating the understanding of the internal richness and complexity of Galician. Recommended for an academic and specialized audience seeking to deepen their scientific knowledge of the language.