The Language Situation in Contemporary Georgia 2. Caucasian and Non-Caucasian Languages

Authors

  • Kakha Gabunia Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Keywords:

sociolinguistic; Caucasian languages;, language politics

Abstract

In the second part of the article conclusive results of the project ''Sociolinguistic situation in contemporary Georgia '' are presented regarding the distribution of languages and their interrelations with other languages in Georgia. The research  was conducted in 2006 - 2008 and focussed on the language politics, education and other significant aspects in the country.

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Published

2014-12-01

How to Cite

Gabunia, K. (2014). The Language Situation in Contemporary Georgia 2. Caucasian and Non-Caucasian Languages. International Journal of Multilingual Education, (4), 1–21. Retrieved from https://multilingualeducation.openjournals.ge/index.php/ijml/article/view/6672

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