FEATURES OF LANGUAGE INTERACTION IN THE CONTEXT OF POLYLINGUISM IN THE SWISS CONFEDERATION

Abstract

The article analyzes the interaction of languages in the context of multilingualism in the Swiss Confederation. Multilingual countries, regions and areas create a unique multicultural environment, strengthening the ties between different nationalities. Such conditions are the basis for the formation of a multicultural personality. The study analyzes the historical prerequisites for the emergence of multilingualism in Switzerland, as well as the spread of languages in the country at present. The main issues determined by the government of the country in terms of equality of languages, linguistic territoriality and freedom of language choice, which affect the maintenance of a multilingual linguistic community, are identified. The analysis shows that the applied model of language interaction in Switzerland, within which the activities of the government and local governments are aimed at popularizing and preserving national languages, has a positive effect on the formation of a multicultural personality.