The sociolinguistic situation of the Tsakhur in Azerbaijan

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Clifton, John M., Gabriela Deckinga, Laura Lucht and Calvin Tiessen

Authors:

Clifton, John M.

Deckinga, Gabriela

Lucht, Laura

Tiessen, Calvin

Series:

SIL Electronic Survey Reports

Date:

2005

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SIL International

Part Of Series:

SIL Electronic Survey Reports 2005-016

Extent:

12 pages

Abstract:

This paper presents the results of sociolinguistic research conducted in June 1999 and August 2001 among the Tsakhur people living in northwestern Azerbaijan. The goals of the research were to investigate patterns of language use, bilingualism, and language attitudes with regard to the Tsakhur, Russian, and Azerbaijani languages in the Tsakhur community. Interviews, observations, and questionnaires were employed.

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Published

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Azerbaijan

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