Language and Secession : Linguistic Groups, Language Attitudes, and Nationalism in Quebec

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Title
Language and Secession : Linguistic Groups, Language Attitudes, and Nationalism in Quebec
Abstract
The author notes that for decades there has been a strong secessionist movement in Quebec. She points out that although it is know that this movement is powerful, there is not a clear idea of which people are most likely to support Québécois sovereignty. The author explores the past and present of Quebec's nationalism to answer the questions of who supports and who opposes secession. Using a survey, the author isolated factors that can be use to predict supporters and detractors of separatism in Quebec, including native language, age, contact with native speakers of French and English, language proficiency, positivity or negativity toward French and English, and political and/or social beliefs about language in Quebec. The author concludes that information can shed greater light on the sovereignty movement and give a better understanding of policies that could be put in place to change opinions on Quebec secession.
Type
B.A Honors Thesis
University
Wellesley College
Place
Wellesley MA
Date
2013
# of Pages
82p.
Language
en
Citation
Dulude, Laura Marie. “Language and Secession : Linguistic Groups, Language Attitudes, and Nationalism in Quebec.” B.A Honors Thesis, Wellesley College, 2013.
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