Polyglottes, langues et négociations identitaires
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https://doi.org/10.18192/olbij.v14i1.6895Keywords:
polyglot identity, plurilingualism, identity negotiationsAbstract
The article presents some results of a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with multicultural polyglots from different countries. Participants regularly use at least four living languages and have close ties with several countries (family, friends, work, studies, etc.).
The study addresses issues related to identity negotiations, distortions in the perception of polyglots’ identity by those around them, the degree of importance given to the recognition of identity as defined by polyglots themselves, the elements retained to define themselves or others, the relationship with the languages used and the role that these languages play in the construction and the definition of identity.
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