THE PHENOMENON OF DIGLOSSIA IN MODERN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
diglossia; high variety; low variety; linguistic identity; multilingualism; sociolinguistics; language policy; code-switching.Abstract
This article examines the phenomenon of diglossia as one of the central topics of modern sociolinguistics. Diglossia refers to the coexistence of two varieties of the same language within one community, where each variety performs distinct social and communicative functions. The research explores the historical origins of the concept, its theoretical foundations, and its transformation in the context of globalization and digital communication. Special attention is given to the role of diglossia in shaping linguistic identity, educational policy, and cultural continuity. The novelty of this research lies in analyzing how modern technologies, migration, and multilingual practices have blurred the traditional boundaries between “high” and “low” varieties. The article concludes that diglossia remains an essential analytical framework for understanding linguistic diversity and communication patterns in contemporary society.
