THE IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON LANGUAGE USE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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Keywords: Urbanization, language use, multilingualism, developing countries, sociolinguistics, language shift, demographic transformation.Abstract
Urbanization is a major factor driving demographic and social transformations
in developing countries, with significant consequences for language use. The migration
of rural populations to urban centers, along with other demographic changes such as
lower fertility rates, higher life expectancy, and aging populations, leads to complex
shifts in language dynamics. This article explores how urbanization influences
multilingualism in developing countries, focusing on the evolution of language
practices, language shift, and the emergence of new linguistic forms. Through a review
of relevant literature and an analysis of urban sociolinguistic developments, the article
discusses how urbanization challenges traditional language structures and introduces
new opportunities for language innovation and identity formation.
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