FACTORS PROMOTING LINGUISTIC BORROWING

GREAVU Elena Arina, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

Abstract:
The borrowing of English words in contemporary Romanian is a phenomenon which has fuelled a considerable amount of public debate, sometimes being described as an invasion and a threat to the language. In this context, the analysis of those factors that promote inter-language transfers in general can help us understand the mechanisms of this complex process, and encourage a more realistic and objective attitude towards it. The present paper reviews some of the most important contributions on the topic to date, describing the most important factors that promote borrowing, both in isolation and in relation to each other.

Keywords: borrowing, need, prestige, cultural pressure, language loyalty

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Volume: 65, Issue: 3

Pages: 143 - 153

Publication date: , 2013

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