'Estonian Schools are the Homesite of the Estonian Language?': Language Ideologies and Discussions around Teaching Non-Native Speakers

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Abstract

The paper explores the language ideologies surrounding the transition to Estonian-language education in Estonia. It examines public discourses by analyzing articles published in both Estonian- and Russian-language traditional media, alongside reactions to them on social media platforms such as Facebook. By tracking these interactions and applying critical discourse analysis, the study reveals a dynamic exchange between three conflicting discourses, where content from one media source often prompts responses from the other.

Authors

• Natalia Tšuikina, Tallinn U (Estonia)

• Kapitolina Fedorova, Tallinn U (Estonia)

• Ekaterina Batrakova, Tallinn U (Estonia)