SIL Electronic Survey Reports
SILESR 2005-016
- Author:
John M. Clifton, Calvin Tiessen, Gabriela Deckinga, Laura Lucht
Title: The Sociolinguistic Situation of the Tsakhur in Azerbaijan
Abstract:
Paper: PDF (234kb, 12 pages)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.
Language: Tsakhur
Country: Azerbaijan
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