Official Languages in Süd Tyrol:
A Study of Multilingualism and Cultural Coexistence





•German, spoken by approximately 70% of the population
•Italian spoken by 25%
•Ladin spoken by 5%

Historical Context



Sociolinguistic Dynamics
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Challenges and Controversies



South Tyrolean independence movement
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South Tyrol as a model



•South Tyrol demonstrates that linguistic coexistence is possible when minority rights are
protected, multilingualism is encouraged, and cultural diversity is celebrated.
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Conclusion

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Alessi Irene
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