| Abstract [eng] |
The Institute of Lithuanian Language implements the project “Lithuanian Contemporary Research into Geolinguistics: Point Network Optimization and Interactive Dissemination of Dialect Information”. Dialectologists of Šiauliai University are the project participants among others. Based on the data obtained from a sociological questionnaire survey research conducted in some places of Šiauliai Region (Karčemos, Liutkiškiai (Radviliškis District), Norušaičiai and Šapnagiai (Šiauliai District) the article analyses the linguistic self-awareness of local population. According to the results of the survey it can be concluded that the population of Šiauliai Region can point out the differences between the two varieties of language, spoken and written, assigning the functions and activity scopes typical of each of them. The spoken language is a language used to communicate with family, relatives, and neighbours; it is a native dialect. The written language is a language used in literature, print media, and correspondence; since it is not as spontaneous and lively, the standardized version, the standard Lithuanian language, is the best option. An individual who speaks / uses a dialect is seen as socially engaging, respecting the native dialect and patriotically-minded person by the representatives of Šiauliai Region. |
