This thesis analyzes the ongoing sociolinguistic development of Surzhyk and seeks to offer a preliminary classification of this language variety. Applying theories of contact language development...Show moreThis thesis analyzes the ongoing sociolinguistic development of Surzhyk and seeks to offer a preliminary classification of this language variety. Applying theories of contact language development and classification criteria to the case study of Surzhyk, a classification of Surzhyk as a fused lect or developing mixed language is suggested.Show less
