ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-119-044 · ATLAS 251

Heterolinguality

The visible coexistence of different languages or linguistic varieties within a text or discourse.

Explanation

The visible coexistence of different languages or linguistic varieties within a text or discourse. Translation does not completely smooth out the boundary; different voices and affiliations remain audible in the same space.

Example

Atlas example: Translation does not completely smooth over the boundary; different voices and affiliations remain audible in the same space.

Counterexample

Mere similarity of form without the relationship characteristic of heterolinguality.

Distinction

Distinguishing from code-switching: What is decisive in heterolinguality is the specific movement—translation does not completely smooth over the boundary; different voices and affiliations remain audible in the same space.

Effect on thought and perception

Translation does not completely smooth over the boundary; different voices and affiliations remain audible in the same space.

Resonance

Heterolinguality renders the relationship perceptible as a directed transformation: Translation does not completely smooth over the boundary; different voices and affiliations remain audible in the same space.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Heterolinguality“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-119-044. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-119-044

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