Diglossia and language shift in sports debates in Algerian Television." Bilmakchouf" El Haddaf debates as case study.

Abstract

This study delves into the phenomenon of diglossia within Algerian sport shows, specifically examining the utilization of the High (H) and Low (L) varieties of Arabic. The main objective is to assess the extent of diglossic language shift and its influence on the emergence of a third linguistic variety. Employing a mixed methods qualitative and quantitative, data is collected from the sport show "Bel Makchouf." The analysis involves presenting tables to exemplify instances of diglossia in the program, aiding data interpretation. The findings validate the presence of diglossia in the show, with code-switching between H and L varieties as a prevalent feature, supporting the first hypotheses. Furthermore, the examination of recorded episodes reveals linguistic variations, corroborating the second hypothesis. It is essential to acknowledge that this study focuses exclusively on the selected channel and show, limiting generalization. Nonetheless, the results provide valuable insights for future investigations into diglossia and its impact on language varieties. To deepen understanding, further research could explore circumstances more likely to foster diglossia, necessitating larger sample sizes.