The Influences Of Languages In The Maghreb

The Influences of Languages in the Maghreb Language is regarded as the most basic means of expression across every culture and has continued to have significant impacts throughout history. Language precedes art as the most basic means of expression since it consists of unique personality, which is a reflection of the individual that speak it. Language basically solidifies the figurative thought processes and conveys information, aspirations, values, and beliefs. Cultures use language to transmit their views to the world and convey their distinctive images. Despite being the most basic means of expression, language has usually been affected by history and culture. In Maghreb, language was not only used a means of expression but was also …show more content…
In the pre-colonial Morocco, there was a distinctive Berber culture that was detached from the wider trends of the Islamic and Arabic culture as well as urban life according to colonial scholars and anthropologists (Crawford, p.21). However, after independence, nationalist scholars rejected this claim, denied any unique existence of Berbers, and blocked their inclusion in the homogeneous Arabic-Islamic country. This resulted in a conflict or issue that fueled the use of languages in this region as Berber activists continue to fight for basic human rights i.e. the liberty to speak their language in various places in the society such as schools and courtrooms.
Impact of Languages’ Use in the Maghreb The use of languages in the Maghreb was largely influenced by historical issues and has continued influenced the society and future generations. The impact of this process is fueled by the fact that language has always been used as a means of shaping people, cultures, and the society. Some of the major impacts of the use of languages in the Maghreb on the society and future generations include…
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