Language and dialect in modern Sicily

Abstract

With the above observation, Ruffino refers to the fact that the linguistic situation of Sicily has always raised and still causes the interest of many scholars. The complexity of the matter, however, results in the need for further research. In particular, a number of fairly recent socio-cultural and economic changes have affected the status and the relationship of the Sicilian languages and varieties thus resulting in variation and change.2 This work deals with the interaction between the standard and the dialect in Sicily. In particular, firstly, a brief synopsis of the current sociolinguistic situation of the island is given, the most important variables,3 and their mutual role in variation and change. Secondly, the continuum between standard Italian and the Sicilian dialects will be discussed.

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