Language Situation in Modern Georgia 1. Kartvelian Languages

Authors

  • Kakha Gabunia Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Keywords:

Sociolinguistic Situation; Georgia; Kartvelian languages

Abstract

The article displays main aspects of the large-scale works made by Frankfurt am Main Goethe Institute in the framework of the project “Sociolinguistic Situation in Modern Georgia” (financed by Volkswagen Foundation). 42 scientist from 12 Georgian scientific establishments took part in the project.

First part of the article shows the cumulative results of the researches made by Kartvelian Language Group in 2006-2008.

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Published

2014-06-01

How to Cite

Gabunia, K. (2014). Language Situation in Modern Georgia 1. Kartvelian Languages. International Journal of Multilingual Education, (3), 35–55. Retrieved from https://multilingualeducation.openjournals.ge/index.php/ijml/article/view/6680

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