The Convergence and Divergence of Dialects in a Changing Europe

Summary

This network has been established to bring together linguists who study the dynamics of dialect convergence and divergence. All over Europe, social and cultural changes affecting the nature and postition of the old dialects occur at increasing speed. The fact that, at present, processes of convergence and divergence appear to be taking place throughout the old world offers unique possibilities for relevant cross-linguistic research.

Duration

From 1996 to 1998