Bilingualism in Ukraine, its sociolinguistic and legal state.
Journal Title: Львівський філологічний часопис - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue
Abstract
A particular bilingual situation in Ukraine is viewed in this article. The research has proved that the issue of bilingualism is becoming more and more significant, in the present -day social and political situation of the country. The attempt has been made to predict the consequences of mass bilingualism and its threats to Ukrainian society. The major impacts of bilingualism in different spheres of society, are specified. Considering the relativity of practical usage of the bilingualism in paradigmatic aspect, the research will help us to accurately specify this burning question. The necessity to treat the introducing of bilingualism as a concept which diversifies human's mind and leads the humanity towards the perspective directions of improving not only speaking but also rational thinking in particular. In the article the attempt to show that English Language becomes a means of communication in nowadays society has been made. The main focus is on the usage of learning a foreign language as the tool in communicating with outside world but at the same time keeping the focus on traditions and native language itself. Giving the practical significance, this article shows the importance to keep the native language active and prosperous. The advantages of speaking foreign languages are outlined in the paper. In the article, the role of prioritizing the specific influences of the bilingual situation are theoretically comprehended. The bilingualism has been proven to contain the features of the biggest priority of the time but is also manifested as a dominant threat. The latter is confirmed by the study. Analyzing the bilingual situation in Ukraine we can consider it to be an important aspect of modern society. The problem of further developing bilingualism as a threat to the preservation of vital values and a common state language under the rapid influence of foreign languages, not only from the outside but also from the inside of the country, is also emphasized.
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Г. С. Лотфі Гаруді
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