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Accessibility and language characteristics in Catalonia.

C Wessels, J M Beck

    Tijdschrift Voor Economische En Sociale Geografie = Journal of Economic and Social Geography = Revue De Geographie Economique Et Humaine = Zeitschrift Fur Okonomische Und Soziale Geographie = Revista De Geografia Economica Y Social
    |January 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    Language spread in Catalonia is not linked to accessibility but to significant in-migration of Castilian speakers. This study explores isolation and language dynamics using geographical data.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociolinguistics
    • Human Geography
    • Spatial Analysis

    Background:

    • Understanding language spread is crucial for regional development and cultural preservation.
    • Previous studies have explored linguistic geography but often overlook the impact of migration on language distribution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between geographical isolation and language spoken in Catalonia, Spain.
    • To analyze the factors influencing the spread of Castilian Spanish within the region.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to calculate centrality scores for urban and near-Barcelona municipalities.
    • Examined road and railway networks to assess accessibility.
    • Analyzed linguistic characteristics in relation to geographical and network data.
    Keywords:
    CommunicationDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesEconomic FactorsEuropeLanguage--changesMediterranean CountriesMigrationPopulationPopulation DynamicsSouthern EuropeSpainTransportation

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    Main Results:

    • No significant correlation was found between accessibility (road/rail networks) and the distribution of language characteristics.
    • Catalonia's linguistic geography is strongly associated with substantial in-migration of Castilian-speaking populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Geographical isolation and network accessibility are not primary drivers of Castilian Spanish spread in Catalonia.
    • Mass in-migration of minority language speakers significantly shapes regional linguistic landscapes.