Amazigh language use, perceptions and revitalisation in Morocco
The case of Rabat-Sale region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5081200 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abdellah Idhssaine (0000-0001-5056-7206, Mohammed V University, corresponding author), Yamina El Kirat (Mohammed V University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 465-479 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of North African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1362-9387 • E-ISSN: 1743-9345 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13629387.2019.1690996 |
| OpenAlex | W2985597198 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 8 |
The aim of the present study is to investigate patterns of Amazigh language use in light of the recent changes in the Moroccan language policy. It specifically looks at the domains of use of Amazigh as well as self-reported perceptions of its status in a number of priority domains of public life. The study makes use of methodological triangulation where both quantitative and qualitative research instruments are used for data collection. A sample of 151 informants has been selected from the region of Rabat-Sale on the basis of numerous sociolinguistic variables, including age, sex, ethnic group as well as mother tongue. Results suggest that despite the informants' unstable use of Amazigh in various domains, the revitalisation of the language has not fared well due to lack of genuine political will to implement the provisions of article five in the 2011 constitution. The study calls for a democratic implementation of the official character of Amazigh to (i) enhance its social visibility in public life domains (ii) allow it to serve its role as an official language, and (iii) guarantee its perpetuation
Cartography · Constitution · Data collection · Democracy · Ethnic group · First language · Geography · Linguistics · Official language · Perception · Political science · Politics · Social science · Sociology · Triangulation · Visibility · Language, Linguistics, Cultural Analysis · Law · Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,5 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |