Pejzaż językowy w miejscowości Scuol we wschodniej Szwajcarii : analiza użycia języka w bankach i biurach

Abstract

This article discusses the phenomenon of the existence of different languages in the public space in Scuol, a famous health resort and tourist locality in the Swiss canton of Grisons. The official language of the town is Romansh, but almost all citizens speak fluently German. The author analyses visible texts in public institutions in the commercial center and in the old part of the village. The research shows that Romansh is the most visible language. German plays also an important role and appears with Romansh as well independent. The texts in other languages are rare. The various character of the texts in Romansh and their frequency demonstrate that the oldest language of Switzerland plays – despite the pressure from German – further an important role in the life of the inhabitants of Scuol.