The Valencian Linguistic Conflict: Dialect or Regional Language? Instrument or Argument for the Catalans independence?

Buda, Mariana (2015): The Valencian Linguistic Conflict: Dialect or Regional Language? Instrument or Argument for the Catalans independence? Published in: The European Space, Borders and Issues (2016): pp. 211-222.

Abstract

One of the controversies in the Spanish Culture is about the status of the Valencian Language. There are a few of politicians which affirm that the Valencian is a regional language, independent and unique. There are others that state that the Valencian is only a dialect issued from the Catalan. The aim of this article is to stress both parties and to express our point of view about the problem. Not less important is to see this question in relation with the everlasting wish of Catalans for independence.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Spain, Catalan, Valencian, the culture of region, regional languages, dialect
• Subjects: Y - Miscellaneous Categories > Y8 - Related Disciplines > Y80 - Related Disciplines

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