THE ROLE OF LANGUAGE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL NARRATIVE
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Keywords: Language, National Narrative, Identity, Historical Memory, Nationalism, Collective Memory, Cultural Unity, Media, National Language, Political Discourse, Literature, Folklore, National Identity, Language Revival, Nationalism Movements.Abstract
Language plays a fundamental role in the construction of national narratives, serving as a key instrument in shaping collective identity, historical memory, and cultural unity. Through literature, media, education, and political discourse, language helps to define the story a nation tells about itself, highlighting significant events, figures, and ideals that form the foundation of national consciousness. It is a medium for expressing shared values, promoting solidarity, and reinforcing a sense of belonging among citizens. Language also shapes the way history is remembered, allowing certain events to be emphasized or marginalized, influencing how the past is understood and reconciled.
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