Year: 2025
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The paper deals with the presence of the Croatian language in the predominantly Hungarian environment of the city of Baja, with a special focus on the historical and cultural origins of Croats in Hungary, particularly the Bunjevci and Šokci groups. The aim of the study is to record and document the presence of the Croatian language in Baja in 2025, as well as to shed light on the historical, cultural, and social circumstances that have shaped the Croatian minority in this part of Hungary. The results of the analysis of types of inscriptions in Croatian are presented, among which stand out: names of institutions, commercial signs, and texts on monuments. All of these represent visible traces of Croatian linguistic and cultural identity in the public space of Baja, confirming the presence and importance of the Croatian language in the local community. Thus, the paper contributes to the preservation of Croatian identity and the raising of awareness about linguistic diversity in the region.
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7123669551