Modeling two-language competition dynamics

Patriarca, M.; Castelló, X.; Uriarte, J.R.; Eguíluz, V.M.; San Miguel, M.
Advances in Complex Systems 15, 1250048 (2012)

During the last decade, much attention has been paid to language competition in the
complex systems community, that is, how the fraction of speakers of several competing
languages evolve in time. In this paper we review recent advances in this direction and
focus on three aspects. First we consider the shift from two-state models to three state
models that include the possibility of bilingual individuals. The understanding of the
role played by bilingualism is essential in sociolinguistics. In particular, the question
addressed is whether bilingualism facilitates the coexistence of languages. Second, we
will analyze the effect of social interaction networks and physical barriers. Finally, we
will show how to analyze the issue of bilingualism from a game theoretical perspective.


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