The Orthographic Reformation of the Portuguese Language. The Orthographic Agreement of 1990 and Its Linguistic, Cultural and Political Consequences

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• Yasmin Barrachini-Haß

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• Lehrbücher
• Sprachbücher & -lexika

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Focusing on the 1990 orthographic agreement, this term paper explores its historical context, significant changes to Portuguese orthography, and the implications for both native and non-native speakers. The first chapter outlines prior agreements between Portugal and Brazil, while the second details alterations in spelling, diacritical marks, and alphabet usage, including examples of pre- and post-agreement writing. The final chapter analyzes the cultural, political, and linguistic advantages and disadvantages of the agreement, alongside predictions for its future impact on the Portuguese language.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback