ETHNO-LINGUISTIC AND SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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2016

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Suleyman Demirel University

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Language policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has always been a very sensitive and problematic issue. In comparison to the rest of the world, where different languages spark curiosity, diversity, multiculturalism and the will to talk and share experiences with those different from us, on the Balkan Peninsula it can cause controversy and bring on national disputes. However, with the passing of time, we are becoming more democratic and tolerant and we are starting to realize that languages are not a means to separate us even further, but rather a tool to share friendship, love and tolerance among nationalities that posses so many similarities in their languages and culture and thus, share same environment which is Bosnia & Herzegovina. In addition to the three official languages of Bosnia & Herzegovina and the languages of minorities, English language has an enormous role in shaping the social structure and future perspectives of our society. Through ever-growing exposure to English language, citizens of Bosnia & Herzegovina are getting more and more accustomed to the multicultural and multilingual environment and governmentally getting ready for future in European integrations and values, where we belong.

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ETHNO-LINGUISTIC AND SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, Omar Papić, Azamat Akbarov, 2016