Plurilingualism of the revolutionary slogan: the case of the Algerian Hirak

Abstract

The plurilingualism of nations, institutions and individuals in Europe constitutes an identity emblem, in the case of Algeria, the linguistic situation is characterized by the presence of several languages in contact, languages in competition and maintaining relations between them conflicting order. A linguistic landscape that continues to impose itself, and this since February 22, 2019 and for almost a year, the peaceful marches known as "Hirak" that Algeria has experienced have generated a linguistic creativity translated through slogans, placards, graffiti, and songs, characterized by a variation in the choice of languages, produce humorous or poetic effects and testify to the creative competence of the Algerian protester. Our objective is to analyze the so-called "Hirak" from a sociolinguistic point of view in order to clarify the Algerian plurilingual situation in this revolutionary context.